What is Biopsy?
CATEGORY: Procedures
TYPES:Generic: BiopsyBrand:
A biopsy is a medical test involving the removal of cells or tissues for examination. It is the removal of tissue from a living subject to determine the presence or extent of a disease.
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How do members experience Biopsy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic assessment | 49 | 19 | |
| Evaluation/monitoring | 10 | 4 | |
| Dysplastic nevus (atypical mole) | 3 | 1 | |
| H. pylori | 2 | 0 | |
| Lung nodules | 2 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 7 | |
| Acute pneumothorax | 1 | |
| Hematoma on breast | 1 | |
| Major depressive disorder | 1 | |
| Menstrual cramps | 1 | |
| Numbness in feet | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 4 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 10 | |
| None | 11 |
Member evaluations
Itsalwayssomething
evaluated on Jan 01, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for observation and tests: Slight
- Side effects: Severe
Raineyhayward
evaluated on Nov 22, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for transplant rejection prevention: Moderate
- Side effects: None
Sagen
evaluated on Sep 18, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for spot in right breast: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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