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This technique “sucks” the sample tissue into the biopsy needle. It is often used in stereotactic and MRI-guided core biopsies.

A Latin term meaning vacuum or empty. When the brain is injured or has a stoke it could shrink causing an empty space.

Of or referring to a vacuum or “hole” in the brain.

A small air pocket located in front and above the vocal cords. Fluid, debris, or even cancer can occur here.

Relating to the blood vessels.

These look like a bunch of white parallel lines. These are not cancerous. These can be associated with atherosclerotic disease or diabetes.

A group of diseases related to or affecting blood vessels.

Inflammation of blood vessels in our body.

A process referring to abnormal swelling of the brain. It can be caused by infection, inflammation, multiple sclerosis, or tumor.

Refers to abnormal swelling in the brain. It can be caused by infection, inflammation, multiple sclerosis, or tumor.