CT-guided biopsy of bone: a radiologist's perspective

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2008 May;190(5):W283-9. doi: 10.2214/AJR.07.3138.

Abstract

Objective: We present an overview of approaches for bone biopsy used to minimize potential tumor seeding of adjacent soft-tissue structures and compartments. We discuss a variety of approaches related to specific anatomic parts and review pertinent anatomy.

Conclusion: We provide important guidelines and key examples that will help readers perform percutaneous needle bone biopsy safely.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle / instrumentation
  • Biopsy, Needle / methods*
  • Bone Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Seeding*
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*