Transurethral biopsy

Procedure to remove tissue for examination
Transurethral biopsy
ICD-9-CM60.11
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Transurethral biopsy is a biopsy procedure in which a sample of tissue is removed from the prostate for examination under a microscope. A thin, lighted tube is inserted through the urethra into the prostate, and a small piece of tissue is removed with a cutting loop.

References

  • Transurethral biopsy entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from Dictionary of Cancer Terms. U.S. National Cancer Institute.


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