A biopsy is a procedure done by a doctor to further evaluate a suspicious lesion and determine if it is cancerous.
A biopsy involves the removal of cells or a small portion of the lesion, which will then be sent for analysis under a microscope by either a cytologist or pathologist. After the biopsy has been analyzed, the cytologist or pathologist will create a report containing important information about the lesion, such as a diagnosis. It is important to note that biopsies are not always definitive, and additional testing or imaging may need to be done to complete a diagnosis.
There are many ways in which a biopsy can be done, depending on the location of the suspicious lesion. The many different types of biopsies are broken down based on location.
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