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Biopsy without incision on nervous system and endocrine organs: Percutaneous (needle) biopsy of endocrine organs: Pineal gland

Tissue samples have been taken from your pineal gland.

The pineal gland is in the brain. The pineal gland secretes messenger substances (hormones) that regulate things like the sleep-wake cycle of the body.

These kinds of samples are taken using a needle, for example. To do this, the needle is inserted through the skin on the head. Then the needle is advanced to the point from which tissue samples are to 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).