Not exact matches
Current procedure calls for a predictive diagnostic
biopsy, in which a needle is inserted into the
organ at various locations, sometimes guided
by MRI and ultrasound.
In many cases we are able to avoid surgery
by using the ultrasound to assist in aspirate needle
biopsies of internal
organs or masses to make a diagnosis.
Ultrasonography may be helpful in revealing an enlarged pancreas surrounded
by fluid, thus confirming inflammation of the
organ, and may be used to guide a needle
biopsy of the liver.