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Biopsy without incision on mouth, oral cavity, larynx, pharynx and hematopoietic organs: (Percutaneous) (needle) biopsy of lymph nodes, spleen and thymus: Other

Tissue samples have been taken from your lymph nodes, spleen or thymus.

The lymph nodes are small bean-shaped objects. They are found throughout the body. Lymph nodes filter the tissue fluid. They are part of the defense system.

The spleen is on the top left side of the abdomen. Old blood cells are broken down in the spleen. Furthermore, defense cells are stored. If the defense cells are needed, they are then released from the spleen into the blood. The thymus gland is a small organ which forms part of the immune system. The thymus gland lies below the neck and is partly surrounded by the lungs. Immune cells mature in the thymus gland. The thymus gland is at its largest in children and adolescents. Later in life, the thymus gland gradually shrinks since it is no longer required.

The tissue samples were taken using a needle. This needle was inserted through your skin into the relevant tissue.

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).