We first note that the civic culture model was essentially based on the surveys in the United States and Great Britain, two stable first-wave democracies of the West. In these two nations, stability and effective performance were considered the overriding concerns of their democratic rule.
A lung biopsy is done to: 1  Diagnose certain lung conditions, such as sarcoidosis or pulmonary fibrosis. 2  In rare cases, a lung biopsy may be done for severe pneumonia, especially if the diagnosis is not clear. 3  Diagnose suspected lung cancer.
Biopsy. A biopsy is a surgical procedure in which a small amount of tumor tissue is removed and sent to a lab for evaluation. The purpose of a biopsy is to establish a diagnosis in a patient who has a tumor. A biopsy can be performed as part of the surgery to remove a tumor, or as a separate procedure.In either case, the surgeon removes a small amount of tumor tissue and sends it to a lab for a pathologist to review.Three types of biopsy are often performed in patients with brain tumors:1  Needle Biopsy: A small cut is made and a small hole, called a burr hole, is drilled in the skull.n either case, the surgeon removes a small amount of tumor tissue and sends it to a lab for a pathologist to review. Three types of biopsy are often performed in patients with brain tumors: 1  Needle Biopsy: A small cut is made and a small hole, called a burr hole, is drilled in the skull.