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Kidney Biopsy

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Kidney Biopsy

A kidney biopsy is a medical procedure used to diagnose and sometimes treat kidney diseases or disorders. It involves the removal of a small sample of kidney tissue for examination under a microscope. Kidney biopsy is usually performed by a radiologist, nephrologist, or interventional radiologist.The patient lies on their stomach or side on an examination table, and the healthcare provider uses ultrasound or CT imaging to precisely locate the kidney. The skin over the kidney area is cleaned and numbed with a local anesthetic. A thin, hollow needle is then inserted through the skin and into the kidney to obtain a small tissue sample.

Common Symptoms of kidney biopsy

  • Hematuria
  • Hematoma
  • Low-Grade Fever
  • Pain or Discomfort When Urinating
  • Infection
  • Bleeding
  • Bleeding
  • Gastrointestinal Symptoms
  • Symptoms

The kidney tissue sample is sent to a pathology laboratory for analysis. Results are usually available within a few days and help to diagnose the underlying kidney condition.Treatment plans are then developed based on the diagnosis and the specific kidney disease. The patient lies on their stomach or side on an examination table, and the healthcare provider uses ultrasound or CT imaging to precisely locate the kidney. The skin over the kidney area is cleaned and numbed with a local anesthetic. A thin, hollow needle is then inserted through the skin and into the kidney to obtain a small tissue sample.