Medical Definition of Pleural needle biopsy
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A pleural needle biopsy involves the use of a needle (inserted from the skin) to obtain a small sample of pleural tissue for microscopic analysis.
The biopsy is done using a local anaesthetic. Abnormal results may reveal cancer (metastatic or primary), tuberculosis, a fungal disease, viral disease, a parasitic disease or collagen vascular disease. Risks include pneumothorax and internal bleeding.
(21 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pleural Needle Biopsy
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