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  • Biopsy - Muscle

    A muscle biopsy is a procedure in which a small sample of muscle is removed for testing in a laboratory. 

  • Biopsy - Nerve

    A nerve biopsy is the removal of a small piece of a nerve for testing in the laboratory.

  • Biopsy - Skin

    A skin biopsy is a procedure in which a small piece of your skin is removed then studied under a microscope to identify abnormalities to achieve a diagnosis.

     

  • Biopsy - Temporal Artery

    A temporal artery biopsy is a procedure in which a small piece of your temporal artery is removed then studied under a microscope to check for signs of inflammation and damage.

  • Discharge after Day Case Biopsy

    This booklet provides information and answers to questions often posed by patients following a brain tumour biopsy

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