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- Title
Diagnostic efficacy of image-guided core needle biopsy of suspected malignant osseous lesions: pitfalls and factors affecting diagnostic yield.
- Authors
Wu, Jim S.
- Abstract
Image-guided core needle biopsy (ICNB) is a less invasive and less costly alternative to surgical biopsy for obtaining tissue for histologic analysis in bone lesions. However, the diagnostic yield of ICNB varies widely and can be affected by various factors such as clinical, lesional, and technical features. A recent study found that a total core length of 20 mm and three core samples optimize diagnostic yield. The presence of primary malignancy was associated with improved yield, while lesion location in the extremity and using fluoroscopic imaging guidance were associated with lower yield. It is important for healthcare professionals to communicate with pathologists to ensure correct interpretation of histologic reports.
- Subjects
CORE needle biopsy; NEEDLE biopsy; TISSUE analysis; DRILL core analysis; BONE metastasis
- Publication
European Radiology, 2024, Vol 34, Issue 9, p5758
- ISSN
0938-7994
- Publication type
Editorial
- DOI
10.1007/s00330-024-10683-x