Brain biopsy

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Brain biopsy under stereotaxy.
Brain biopsy under stereotaxy.

Brain biopsy is the removal of a small piece of brain tissue for the diagnosis of abnormalities of the brain. It is used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease, tumors, infection, inflammation, and other brain disorders.

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