CT-guided core biopsy of lung lesions: a primer

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2009 Nov;193(5):1228-35. doi: 10.2214/AJR.08.2113.

Abstract

Objective: CT-guided core biopsy is playing an increasing role in the diagnosis of benign disease, cellular differentiation, somatic mutation analysis, and molecular fingerprint analysis.

Conclusion: In this article, we summarize the basic concepts, protocols, and techniques that we use for CT-guided core biopsy of lung lesions to assist radiologists in obtaining diagnostic specimens while reducing preventable complications.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle / methods*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung Diseases / pathology*
  • Radiography, Interventional*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*