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Core needle lymph node biopsy

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Illustration of core needle lymph node biopsy

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In a core needle lymph node biopsy, your doctor inserts a needle with a special tip and removes a sample of lymph node. The sample is examined under a microscope.

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Last Updated: 05/01/2007