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Biopsia de lesión orofaríngea - Risks

Nombres alternativos

Biopsia de lesión en la garganta; Biopsia de la boca o la garganta; Biopsia de lesión en la boca

Cuáles Son Los Riesgos:

Infección en el sitio
Sangrado proveniente del sitio

Si hay sangrado, los vasos sanguíneos se puede sellar (cauterizar) con láser o corriente eléctrica.

Consideraciones especiales:

Evite los alimentos calientes o condimentados después de la biopsia.

Anatomía de la garganta

Biopsia orofaríngea

Reviewed last on: 11/23/2010
Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, Unviersity of Washington, School of Medicine; and Seth Schwartz, MD, MPH, Otolaryngologist, Virginia Mason Medical Cener, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Harrus U. Malignant neoplasms of the oropharynx. In: Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al, eds. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa; Mosby Elsevier; 2010: chap 100.

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