Biopsy in Block 13, Moti Nagar, Delhi

Compare hospitals and surgeons offering Biopsy in Block 13, Moti Nagar, Delhi. Estimated cost: ₹3,000 – ₹25,000.

What is Biopsy?

Surgical removal of a tissue sample for laboratory analysis to diagnose diseases including cancer

Duration

30-90 minutes

Hospital Stay

0 days

Recovery Time

1-3 days

Cost in Block 13, Moti Nagar, Delhi

₹3,000 – ₹25,000

Anesthesia

Local

Success Rate

99%

Performed whenever imaging, physical examination, or blood tests reveal an abnormal lump, lesion, or tissue change that needs definitive diagnosis, most commonly to confirm or rule out cancer, but also to diagnose infections, autoimmune conditions, or organ diseases. It provides the tissue-level certainty that scans and blood tests alone cannot.

Signs You May Need Biopsy

Patients are often referred for biopsy after noticing a new lump, unexplained skin change, persistent unexplained symptoms like weight loss or organ dysfunction, or after an abnormal finding on a mammogram, ultrasound, CT, or MRI scan. Sometimes there are no symptoms at all, and the biopsy is prompted purely by an incidental imaging finding.

Types of Biopsy

Needle biopsies, either fine-needle aspiration or core needle biopsy, use a thin needle to extract cells or tissue with minimal invasiveness, often guided by ultrasound or CT. Surgical biopsies, either incisional or excisional, are used when more tissue is needed or the lesion needs complete removal for both diagnosis and treatment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does a biopsy hurt?

Needle biopsies are done under local anesthesia and cause only brief discomfort, while surgical biopsies may involve more soreness afterward depending on the site and extent.

How long do biopsy results take?

Typically 3-7 days for standard pathology, though some initial results, like a frozen section during surgery, can be available within minutes.

Does a biopsy spread cancer?

No, biopsies performed with proper technique do not spread cancer; this is a well-studied concern that has been shown to be unfounded with standard practice.

Is a biopsy always necessary if a scan shows something abnormal?

Not always, but it's often the only way to definitively confirm whether a lesion is cancerous, benign, or something else, so your doctor will weigh the scan findings before recommending one.

What happens if the biopsy shows cancer?

Your doctor will discuss further staging tests and treatment options based on the type and extent of cancer found, ideally with a multidisciplinary specialist team.

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