How to perform a muscle biopsy.
Muscle biopsy can easily be performed as a needle procedure by an experienced clinician. Two complementary needle techniques are now available. Ultrasound imaging of the muscle is a valuable precursor to ensure diseased tissue is obtained. Orientation of the muscle sample and processing by appropriate histochemical techniques are crucial.
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Jerry Lewis Muscle Research Centre, Hammersmith Hospital, London.
D001706:Biopsy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*