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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 1997; 1(2): 177-187
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1080137
Percutaneous Biopsy

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Percutaneous Biopsy of Musculoskeletal Lesions

Laurence Bellaïche, Bassam Hamze, Caroline Parlier-Cuau, Jean-Denis Laredo
  • Department of Bone and Joint Radiology, Lariboisière Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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18 June 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Percutaneous biopsy is a minimally invasive technique that yields a high diagnostic accuracy at a relatively low cost in musculoskeletal lesions, especially tumors and infection. In this article, technical refinements improving the results of percutaneous biopsy of musculoskeletal lesions are reviewed, especially the type of radiological guidance, the different biopsy needles available, and the technique of approach depending on the lesion site. Reported complications, results, and indications of musculoskeletal percutaneous biopsy are also discussed.

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Bone neoplasms, diagnosis - bones, biopsy - bones, infection - interventional procedures