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Fine-needle lymph node biopsy

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Illustration of fine-needle lymph node biopsy

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In a fine-needle lymph node biopsy, your doctor inserts a thin needle into the lymph node and removes a sample of cells. The sample is examined under a microscope.

Medical Review:Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Brent Shoji, MD - General Surgery
Last Updated: 05/01/2007

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