A biopsy or examination of a sample of disease-affected tissue is a mandatory test when there is suspicion of cancer. Its main goal is to establish the precise cellular composition of the tissue, which allows for the final confirmation of the diagnosis, determination of the tumour's condition, and the volume of necessary surgical intervention.
In the oncology department of Top Ihilov Clinic, all types of cancer are diagnosed accurately and promptly using biopsy. This procedure is completely safe and painless (the biopsy is performed under local anesthesia), and its results allow qualified medical professionals at Top Ihilov to plan the most effective individual treatment program for each patient.
A fine needle biopsy is performed by inserting a special thin needle into the organ being examined, after which the doctor uses a syringe to aspirate a tissue sample, and the obtained material is sent for histological examination in the laboratory.
CT-guided biopsy can be taken from all organs of the body, such as:
- Lungs
- Liver
- Kidneys
- Adrenal glands
- Pancreas
- Pelvic organs
Currently, in Israel, fine needle biopsy is increasingly performed under the control of a state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT) device. The CT device allows for precise localization of the disease focus and obtaining a sample specifically from it to get a clearer picture. It is also used when the cancer-affected area is located too deep.
The main advantage of CT-guided biopsy is that it does not require an incision.
The disadvantage of CT-guided biopsy is that in some cases, it is not possible to obtain a sufficient amount of tissue for analysis with the needle.
Biopsy is contraindicated in cases of blood coagulation disorders and some other conditions where the doctor may consider the biopsy unsafe for the patient.
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