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A nerve biopsy is performed to detect nerve-damaging conditions, including leprosy, necrotizing vasculitis (an inflammation of the blood vessels), other nerve inflammation, and damage or loss of the nerve's protective myelin sheath.
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How is nerve biopsy used in Charcot Marie Tooth?
A nerve biopsy (removal of a small piece of the nerve) may be performed to look for changes characteristic of CMT. However, this testing is not diagnostic of CMT and is usually not necessary for making a diagnosis.
When is biopsy needed for peripheral neuropathy?
Nerve biopsies are performed in the more serious conditions. The biopsy will permit the physician to see the actual condition of the nerve and rule out other causes for the pain the patient experiences.
Is it true or false a biopsy is first performed for malignancies only?
is it true or false a biopsy is first performed for malignances only
What kind of biopsy is performed at the beginning of breast cancer treatment?
Sentinel-node biopsy
What is a Nerve biopsy?
It is a medical test in which a small portion of a damaged nerve is surgically removed and examined under a microscope
Brain biopsy post side effects?
what side effects are experienced after a brain biopsy is performed
What secondary biopsy may be performed on a patient with lymphoma?
The doctor may perform a bone marrow biopsy.
What kind of cancer is diagnosed with a cone biopsy?
A cone biopsy is performed to diagnose cancer of the cervix or to detect precancerous changes.
Nursing responsibilities after nerve biopsy?
sensory & motor evaluation - reflexs and site care & observation
What is the name for surgery performed to determine if cancer is present?
Biopsy
What is the most common form of pleural biopsy?
The procedure most often performed for pleural biopsy is called a percutaneous (passage through the skin by needle puncture) needle biopsy.
How is vasculitic neuropathy diagnosed?
Examining a sample of an affected nerve cell (biopsy ) will allow the diagnosis to be made
