corebiopsia
A core biopsy is a medical procedure used to obtain a small sample of tissue from a suspicious area in the body. It is often performed when imaging tests like mammography, ultrasound, or CT scans reveal an abnormality that needs further investigation to determine if it is cancerous or benign.
During a core biopsy, a hollow needle is inserted into the abnormal area. This needle is connected
The collected tissue samples are then sent to a laboratory for analysis by a pathologist. The pathologist
Core biopsies are commonly used to investigate abnormalities in the breast, prostate, thyroid, liver, and lymph