Excision biopsy (histopathology) to diagnose non-Hodgkin lymphoma
excision biopsy as the first diagnostic procedure
tests per year, UK, at diagnosis
“Consider an excision biopsy as the first diagnostic procedure for people with suspected non-Hodgkin lymphoma.”
NICE NG52, Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: diagnosis and management, recommendation 1.1.1, 2016-07
- Kind of source
- Clinical guideline
- Read on
- 2026-11-06
- Daily check
- Quote found at the source on 2026-11-06
- What to know
- A needle core biopsy is the alternative when surgery carries more risk than benefit (recommendation 1.1.2).
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