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Dr. Jyotish RoyInterventional Radiologist, Kolkata

Image-Guided Biopsy and Drainage

When a scan shows a lump or a collection of fluid, a sample or drainage is often needed. Imaging lets this be done precisely through a needle.

Treated by Dr. Jyotish Roy, vascular and interventional radiologist in Kolkata.

Procedures

  • FNAC

    A fine needle takes cells for testing.

  • Core biopsy

    A slightly larger needle takes a small piece of tissue from organs such as the liver, lung, kidney or lymph nodes.

  • Bone biopsy

  • Percutaneous drainage

    A thin tube drains an abscess or fluid collection.

  • PAIR

    Needle treatment for hydatid cysts of the liver.

What to expect

Most are done under local anaesthesia as day-care procedures. Results are sent to your treating doctor.

Where to get this treatment: Dr. Roy consults at ILS Hospital, Dum Dum and at several other hospitals in Kolkata. See consultation locations and timings, or book an appointment.

This page is for general information only. Suitability for any procedure is decided after consultation and scans.

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