Biopsy By: Natalie Batista

Definition: [bahy-op-see] the removal for diagnostic study of a piece of tissue from the living body. ILHL Example: “Then, a few days later, Jones got her biopsy results from the pathology lab…” (pg. 27)

Biopsy: Its History, Current, & Future Outlook “The earliest example was described around the year 1000 by the famous medieval surgeon Al-Zahrawi, who used hollow needles to investigate abnormal growths of the thyroid gland. Since the nineteenth century, medical researchers and practitioners have developed many different kinds of instruments to perform biopsies on different body parts. Modern instruments such as intestinal biopsy tubes can extract samples from parts of the body which are not easily accessible,” S J Reiser. ife/techniques/biopsy.aspx

Several Biopsy Testing Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNAB)- the doctor uses a very thin needle attached to a syringe to with draw (aspirate) a small amount of tissue from the suspicious area. Scrape biopsy is cells are removed from the surface of the tissue, as may occur when sample inside the mouth is required, or from the neck of the womb (cervix). Needle biopsy is a needle used to remove a sample (usually) liquid. ndingyourdiagnosis/examsandtestdescriptio ns/forwomenfacingabreastbiopsy/breast- biopsy-biopsy-types

Key Terms:  1. Fine Needle Aspiration 7. Tissues  2. Scrape Biopsy 8. Research  3. Procedures 9. Mayo Clinic Staff  4. tumors 10. Intestinal Tubes  5. Blood Samples  6. Cancers

Critical Questions:  1. Do biopsies always have accurate results when researching?  2. Should patients be offered different options besides needle biopsies?  3. What were the instruments used in the 19 th century?