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Biopsy
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Biopsy: An open surgical removal or closed (e.g., needle, or endoscopic) removal of tissue for the purpose of
establishing a pathological diagnosis, with tumor removal less than 10% of the total tumor mass. |
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Partial Resection
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Removal of 10 - 49% of the tumor mass.
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Subtotal Resection
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Removal of 50 - 95% of the tumor mass.
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Radical Subtotal Resection (Near Total)
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Removal of > 95% but less than 100% of the tumor mass.
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Gross Total Resection
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No visible tumor is left at the time of surgery and this is confirmed by postoperative
CT or MRI. |
