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Biopsy without incision on nervous system and endocrine organs: Endosonography-guided biopsy of endocrine organs: Adrenal gland

A tissue sample was taken from your adrenal gland during the course of an ultrasound examination.

The adrenal glands are at the top of the kidneys. The adrenal gland produces various messenger substances, including the hormone adrenalin. Adrenalin has a wide variety of effects. For example, adrenalin causes the heart to beat faster and increases the blood pressure.

An ultrasound examination involves sending ultrasound waves from an ultrasound probe in the body. Depending on the structure of the tissue, different numbers of ultrasound waves are reflected. These waves are then converted to images that can be viewed on a screen.

To take a tissue sample, a tube with an ultrasound probe is inserted through your mouth. The tube is then pushed down into your stomach, from where the adrenal gland can be seen. Then a needle is inserted through the tube and pierced through the stomach wall. The needle is pushed through to where the adrenal gland is located, from where a tissue sample is 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).