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Incisional biopsy of eyes and adnexae: Incisional biopsy of lacrimal gland and excretory duct

During an operation on your eye, tissue samples were taken from the lacrimal gland area.

The lacrimal gland is above the outer corner of the eye. The lacrimal gland produces the tear fluid for the eye. The film of fluid (tear film) on the eye, together with the conjunctiva and the eyelids, protects the eye from external influences.

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).