Vevsprøve

Vevsprøve is a Norwegian term that translates to "tissue sample" or "biopsy" in English. It refers to the removal of a small piece of tissue from the body for examination under a microscope or for other diagnostic tests. This procedure is a crucial tool in medicine, helping to identify diseases, determine their stage, and guide treatment decisions.

Vevsprøver can be obtained in various ways. Needle biopsies involve inserting a hollow needle into the tissue to extract a sample. Surgical biopsies are more invasive and may involve removing a small portion of the affected area or even the entire suspicious lesion. Endoscopic biopsies are taken during an endoscopy, where a flexible tube with a camera and instruments is inserted into the body.

The tissue sample is then sent to a pathology laboratory. A pathologist, a medical doctor specializing in diagnosing diseases by examining tissues and body fluids, analyzes the sample. They look for abnormalities in the cells, such as cancer cells, inflammation, or infections. The results of the vevsprøve are vital for accurate diagnosis and can significantly influence the course of treatment. This diagnostic procedure is used across many medical specialties, including oncology, dermatology, and gastroenterology.