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X-Rays And Biopsy: Tests To Confirm Your Headache |
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Stereotactic
biopsy:
Stereotactic biopsy is when an imaging device like a
CT scan or MRI is used to guide the doctor's needle into the incision
that he has created on the skull. The needle is then used to extract
a part of the diseased tissue.
Biopsy at
the time of surgery:
Biopsy at the time of surgery means that
the doctor takes a sample of the diseased tissue at the time of
surgery itself.
Sometimes, if the tumor is located in such an
area of the brain where inserting a needle is just not possible, like
for example, the brain stem, then in that case, imaging techniques
like MRI or CT scan may have to be resorted to.
When going for
a biopsy, do check with your physician what medications should be
avoided by you. Certain medications like aspirin or coumadin may
predispose you to bleeding. Also mention any herbal preparations that
you may be taking.
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