Abdominal wall fat pad biopsy
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Alternative names
Abdominal wall biopsy; Biopsy - abdominal wall fat pad
Definition
This procedure involves removing a small portion of the abdominal wall “fat pad.” The procedure is done most often to test for amyloidosis.
see Abdominal wall fat pad biopsy.
Last revised: December 7, 2007
by Mamikon Bozoyan, M.D.
by Mamikon Bozoyan, M.D.
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