Brain Biopsy

Brain biopsy is a common procedure done to diagnose a problem seen in the brain. It may be a brain mass, tumor, cyst, inflammation, infection, or other problem that’s found on a CT scan or MRI.

A brain biopsy may be done via a craniotomy, or via a needle. The purpose of a biopsy is not to remove or treat the problem; but rather, to diagnose. Since there are many kinds of problems that can arise in the brain, an accurate diagnosis is the first step towards the right treatment.

Expectations and specifics about your case should be discussed in detail with your surgeon.