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Muscle biopsy

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Muscle biopsy
Muscle biopsy
Alternative Names

Biopsy - muscle


What the risks are

The risks are small, but may include:

  • Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
  • Bleeding of the site
  • Bruising of the area
  • Damage to the muscle tissue or other tissues in the area (very rare)

Special considerations


Review Date: 09/21/2006
Reviewed By: Jeffrey Kauffman, MD, Sacramento Knee and Sports Medicine, Sacramento, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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