Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Large-Core Needle Biopsy

The use of needles usually larger than 14-gauge to remove tissue samples large enough to retain cellular architecture for pathology examination.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The use of needles usually larger than 14-gauge to remove tissue samples large enough to retain cellular architecture for pathology examination.

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Synonyms

13 entry terms
  • Biopsy, Core Needle
  • Biopsy, Large-Core Needle
  • Core Needle Biopsy
  • Biopsies, Core Needle
  • Biopsies, Large-Core Needle
  • Biopsy, Large Core Needle
  • Core Needle Biopsies
  • Large Core Needle Biopsy
  • Large-Core Needle Biopsies
  • Needle Biopsies, Core
  • Needle Biopsies, Large-Core
  • Needle Biopsy, Core
  • Needle Biopsy, Large-Core

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

usually NIM with specific organ/pathol (IM) + disease /pathol (IM)

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History Note

2013

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Previous Indexing

  • Biopsy, Needle (1993-2012)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Large-Core Needle Biopsy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D062005. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D062005
  2. Large-Core Needle Biopsy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73219308