Computed tomography guidance for skeletal biopsy

David H. Frager; Mark J. Goldman; Leonard P. Seimon; Charles M. Elkin; Jacob Cynamon; Klaus Schreiber; Edward T. Habermann; Leonard M. Freeman; Norman E. Leeds

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Computed tomography guidance for skeletal biopsy

David H. Frager, Mark J. Goldman, Leonard P. Seimon, Charles M. Elkin, Jacob Cynamon, Klaus Schreiber, Edward T. Habermann, Leonard M. Freeman, Norman E. Leeds

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Abstract

Computed tomographic (CT) guided biopsy and abscess drainage of multiple organ systems have been well described. Reports of spinal and skeletal applications have been less common. This study describes the use of CT guidance in the biopsy of various skeletal lesions in 46 patients. Forty-one patients had skinny needle aspirations (18 or 22 gauge) and 23 patients had trephine core biopsies. Sites of the lesions included: thoracic spine-15 patients, lumbosacral spine-17 patients, bony pelvis-6 patients, rib-2 patients, and long bones-6 patients. Fast scanners capable of rapid image reconstruction have overcome many constraints. With CT guidance, the physician who performs the procedure receives virtually no ionizing radiation. The exact location of the needle tip is accurately visualized in relation to the lesion being biopsied and to the vital organs.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	644-646
Number of pages	3
Journal	Skeletal Radiology
Volume	16
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00357113
State	Published - Nov 1 1987

Keywords

Computed tomography (CT)
Needle biopsy
Skeleton
Spine

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Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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