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I have questions about kidney biopsy procedure... how does it work and what will it tell the doctors? i'm having one tomorrow and i have questions.
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Complex issue: It is difficult to address the issue in the limited space available for answers. You may consult the site listed below for basic information and if you still have questions, it is appropriate to ask your doctor. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003907.htm
Answered 8/14/2015
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