Muscle biopsy

Muscle Biopsy

A Muscle Biopsy (/ˈmʌsəl/ /ˈbaɪɒpsi/; from Greek: μυς, mus, "muscle" + βιοψία, biopsia, "to look at life") is a medical procedure that involves taking a small sample of muscle tissue for examination. This is typically done to confirm a diagnosis, assess the severity of a disease, or to guide treatment.

Procedure

A muscle biopsy can be performed using a needle or through a small incision. The procedure is usually done under local anesthesia. The sample is then examined under a microscope to look for abnormalities such as inflammation, damage, or infection.

Indications

Muscle biopsies are often used to diagnose conditions such as muscular dystrophy, inflammatory myopathies, metabolic diseases of the muscle, and infections that affect the muscle. It can also be used to identify neuromuscular disorders.

Risks

As with any procedure, there are risks associated with a muscle biopsy. These may include infection, bleeding, and damage to the surrounding tissue. However, these risks are generally low.

Related Terms

• Biopsy
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Inflammatory Myopathies
• Metabolic Diseases
• Neuromuscular Disorders

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Muscle biopsy
• Wikipedia's article - Muscle biopsy

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