Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
Definition
Removal of tissue from the sigmoid colon for microscopic examination, using an endoscope.
Also known as Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0192919 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Colon | Procedure Has Partially Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Sigmoid colon | Procedure Has Partially Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Colon | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Digestive tract | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Sigmoid colon | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |