Biopsziára

Biopsziára is a Hungarian medical term that denotes the act or plan to perform a biopsy. It is formed from the noun biopszia with the suffix -ra, which indicates direction or purpose, and is used in clinical documentation to signal that a biopsy is to be carried out or has been performed. The term itself describes a procedural intent rather than a specific technique.

The purpose of a biopsy is to obtain a tissue sample for microscopic examination to establish a diagnosis, determine prognosis, or guide treatment. Indications include suspicious masses or skin lesions, abnormal imaging findings, persistent inflammation or infection, and suspected malignancy. Biopsy approaches vary and include needle biopsy (fine-needle aspiration or core biopsy), incisional biopsy, excisional biopsy, and endoscopic biopsy. Sampling may be guided by imaging techniques such as ultrasound, computed tomography, or magnetic resonance imaging.

Procedure and processing are typically carried out by a physician, surgeon, or trained specialist. Local anesthesia is common; sedation may be used for certain procedures. The collected tissue is prepared and examined by a pathologist to produce histopathology or cytology results. Turnaround times range from a few days to a week or more, depending on the complexity and any additional testing requested.

Risks of biopsy include bleeding, infection, pain, and injury to adjacent structures, though serious complications are uncommon. Alternatives may include non-invasive imaging follow-up or other diagnostic tests when biopsy is not immediately indicated.