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  • I've quizzed Dr. Man about the work-up these things normally receive (it helps that he's studying this for the USMLE) and it shouldn't be too bad (worst-case initial work-up is a fine-needle biopsy).

    Archive 2009-03-01 Amanda@Lady Scientist 2009

  • I've quizzed Dr. Man about the work-up these things normally receive (it helps that he's studying this for the USMLE) and it shouldn't be too bad (worst-case initial work-up is a fine-needle biopsy).

    This is why they hold my BCP prescription hostage Amanda@Lady Scientist 2009

  • These so-called "false positives" often lead to expensive, anxiety-producing, and invasive testing such as biopsy and fine-needle aspiration.

    Dr. Jon LaPook: Doctors Answer Mammogram Concerns 2009

  • Similar to a fine-needle aspiration, but your doctor uses a bigger needle to remove the tissue sample for lab evaluation.

    The 10 Best Questions Dede Bonner 2008

  • Similar to a fine-needle aspiration, but your doctor uses a bigger needle to remove the tissue sample for lab evaluation.

    The 10 Best Questions Dede Bonner 2008

  • It's a good example of something I used to harp about all the time: for a palpable lump there's nothing like a fine-needle aspirate done on the spot.

    Why Do I Even Bother? 1 Dinosaur 2008

  • The simplest type of biopsy is a fine-needle aspiration or core biopsy, in which a biopsy needle is used to obtain the sample.

    Our Bodies, Ourselves: Menopause M.D. Vivian Pinn 2006

  • The simplest type of biopsy is a fine-needle aspiration or core biopsy, in which a biopsy needle is used to obtain the sample.

    Our Bodies, Ourselves: Menopause M.D. Vivian Pinn 2006

  • The simplest type of biopsy is a fine-needle aspiration or core biopsy, in which a biopsy needle is used to obtain the sample.

    Our Bodies, Ourselves: Menopause M.D. Vivian Pinn 2006

  • The simplest type of biopsy is a fine-needle aspiration or core biopsy, in which a biopsy needle is used to obtain the sample.

    Our Bodies, Ourselves: Menopause M.D. Vivian Pinn 2006

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