Biopsies of the maxillofacial region

In the Medical Network "Wellbeing" it is possible to conduct biopsies of soft and hard tissues of the maxillofacial area of ​​any level of complexity.

Biopsy (from Dr. Greek βίος — life + ὄψις — appearance) is an additional research method in medicine. This is the intravital collection of tissues for research, thanks to which it is possible to establish the cellular composition of tissues, the nature of the neoplasm itself, to decide on further treatment tactics.

The most common types of biopsy are:

• incisional biopsy - partial removal of a neoplasm;
• excisional biopsy - removal of the neoplasm in its entirety within healthy tissues;
• trepan biopsy - taking a column of tissue using a special needle (trepan), etc.

The main method of examination of biopsy material is pathohistological examination, which is performed in the conditions of a pathohistological laboratory by a pathologist. If necessary, an immunohistochemical or molecular study is performed.

Also, one of the methods of researching the collected material is pathocytological research. The main types of material collection for pathocytological research are:

• smear-imprint - the material is scraped from the neoplasm using a spatula, scalpel, special brush and transferred to a glass slide;
• imprint - the material is transferred directly from the modified surface of fabrics to the glass slide by applying the glass itself;
• fine aspiration biopsy - material is collected using a special needle or a syringe needle;
• aspiration biopsy - taking liquid material from the cavities of pathologically changed organs.

These studies are carried out in specialized laboratories, performed by cytologists.

Pathohistological and pathocytological studies are key in making the final diagnosis.

On the basis of the "Wellbeing" Medical Network it is possible to take material from the maxillofacial area of ​​any level of complexity under local anesthesia or general anesthesia. Consultation with a maxillofacial surgeon is first necessary to make a clinical diagnosis and determine further tactics in diagnosis and treatment.