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Biopsy without incision on nervous system and endocrine organs: Imaging-guided percutaneous intracranial biopsy: Other

A tissue sample has been taken from inside your skull.

The brain is surrounded by a protective shell of bone, known as the skull or cranium. The brain is made up of several areas. For example, the cerebrum is used to think and plan actions. In the cerebellum, movements are initialized and coordinated. The brain stem is responsible for various unconscious tasks such as breathing. The brain stem passes into the spinal cord.

The tissue sample was taken using images of the inside of your head. This helps to control exactly where the tissue sample will be taken.

Additional indicator

If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.

  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).