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Why is a biopsy done with cystoscope sometimes and not others?

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Dr. Louis Grenzer answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Depends on fingings: If the doctor sees nothing abnormal, he would be unlikely to do a biopsy. If he sees a suspicious area that might be cancer for instance, then he would be likely to do a biopsy.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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