What are biopsies of muscle, nerve and skin?

Also known as: tissue biopsy, needle biopsy

When a sample of tissue is removed from the body in order to analyze it and look for signs of certain diseases, this is known as a biopsy. Biopsies of muscle, nerve and skin can be used to help diagnose a variety of different medical conditions, including nerve damage, muscle damage, cancer and more. 

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Reviewed by: Migvis Monduy, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM