Magnetic resonance imaging-guided biopsy of musculoskeletal lesions using open low-field systems

Top Magn Reson Imaging. 2011 Aug;22(4):135-41. doi: 10.1097/RMR.0b013e3182805f7b.

Abstract

With the development of open-configuration magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems, magnetic resonance-compatible navigational tools, and fast pulse sequences, MRI-guided biopsy of musculoskeletal lesions has evolved into an effective and safe, minimally invasive technique. Magnetic resonance-guided percutaneous biopsy of musculoskeletal lesions is especially suited for lesions that are detectable only with MRI, lesions that require double-angulated needle paths, and for patients in which radiation exposure needs to be avoided. In this article, we review pertinent principles, techniques, and clinical applications of low-field MRI for biopsy procedures in the musculoskeletal system.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Image-Guided Biopsy / methods*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Interventional / methods*
  • Muscle Neoplasms / diagnosis*