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Stereotactic Biopsy - QE II Health Sciences Centre

Categories

Pathology and Lab Tests

Surgery

Biopsy

Attachment

Last Update

October 1, 2023

Extension

.pdf

Print Code

WL85-0059

Language

English

Location

QEII Health Sciences Centre

Creator

Division of Neurosurgery, QE II

A biopsy is when a small sample of tissue is taken from your body for testing. A stereotactic biopsy helps to diagnose and/or treat brain conditions (like movement disorders, pain syndromes, and tumours). This pamphlet explains how the biopsy is taken and what will happen during your surgery.

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