Adrenal Biopsy
Alternate Names : Adrenal Gland Biopsy
What happens later at home?
People are usually free to return to their usual activities the
day after an X-ray-guided biopsy. The bandage can usually be
left on until it falls off, usually a day or two later. Specific instructions
are provided by the staff.
If the sample was obtained during surgery, recovery
usually takes slightly longer. In this case, the surgeon gives specific
home care instructions before a person leaves the hospital.
The results of the biopsy are usually available within a
few days. The biopsy may reveal:
a benign, also known as noncancerous, tumor
cancer
that started in the adrenal gland or spread from another part of the body
an infection
What are the potential complications after the procedure?
An X-ray-guided biopsy may sometimes cause a small
hole in the lungs that can lead to breathing problems. Either method
can cause bleeding, infection, or allergic reaction
to anesthesia.
Any new or worsening symptoms should be reported to the doctor.
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