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Tissue biopsy
- Authors: Sam Long and T. James Anderson
- From: BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Neurology
- Item: Chapter 6, pp 93 - 106
- DOI: 10.22233/9781910443125.6
- Copyright: © 2013 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: January 2013
Abstract
Obtaining tissue to establish a pathological diagnosis is a valuable tool in the investigation of disease. However, it should be remembered that the first duty of the clinician is to minimise harm to the patient in the process of obtaining a diagnosis. This applies particularly when performing a biopsy on the central nervous and neuromuscular systems, as even minimal damage to these tissues can cause significant and irreversible loss of function. This chapter considers sample submission, muscle biopsy, peripheral nerve biopsy, brain biopsy.
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Supplements
Muscle and nerve biopsy
A video demonstrating the steps involved in taking a muscle and nerve biopsy. (See page 99 in the Manual)
Stereotactic needle biopsy
A brief video describing the steps involved in taking a biopsy with the Brainsight™ system. (AUDIO DESCRIPTION) (Courtesy Dr S Frey) (See page 102 in the Manual)