A prostate biopsy is a procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland. It's a method to test for prostate cancer if a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test or digital rectal ...

Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy is performed using a small needle to obtain samples of tissue and fluid from solid or cystic breast lesions. FNA is indicated for patients with a mammographic ...

IURES 2025 study supports transperineal prostate biopsy under local anaesthesia as a safe, effective diagnostic option.

Doctors perform vulvar biopsies to collect tissue samples for laboratory testing. They examine the cells for any abnormalities that might be malignant, or cancerous. Sex and gender exist on spectrums.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a 72-year-old male friend in excellent health. Approximately six months ago, he had difficulty breathing and subsequently had fluid drained from his left lung. He worked with ...

A large Danish study found that an insufficient endometrial biopsy may slightly increase endometrial cancer risk. Learn more about the findings.

Dear Dr. Roach: I have a 72-year-old male friend in excellent health. Approximately six months ago, he had difficulty breathing and subsequently had fluid drained from his left lung. He worked with ...

Medicare covers biopsies used to remove cells, tissue, or fluids for examination. Some costs associated with a biopsy may be fully covered under your plan. But you may also have a copay or additional ...

Q: I have a 72-year-old male friend in excellent health. Approximately six months ago, he had difficulty breathing and subsequently had fluid drained from his left lung. He worked with asbestos in his ...