A biopsy or examination of a sample of disease-affected tissues is a mandatory test when there is suspicion of an oncological disease. 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 tumor's state, and the volume of necessary surgical intervention.
In the oncology department of the Top Ichilov 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 Ichilov to plan the most effective individualized 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 directly from it to achieve 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 no incision is required for its collection.
The disadvantage of CT-guided biopsy is that in some cases, it may not be 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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- Kidney cancer treatment
- Lymphoma
- Myeloma
- Hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma
- Pituitary cancer
- Throat cancer
- Breast cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Liver cancer