Pleural needle biopsy
Definition
A pleural biopsy is a procedure to remove a sample of the tissue lining the lungs and the inside of the chest wall to check for disease or infection.
Pleural needle biopsy
Alternate Names : Closed pleural biopsy, Needle biopsy of the pleura
Definition ...
This procedure is used when the surgeon needs a larger piece of tissue than that which can be removed with a pleural needle biopsy.
 See also: X-Ray, Tuberculosis, Viral, Bacterial, Stress
  
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