Percutaneous transpedicular biopsy of thoracic and lumbar vertebrae—method and diagnostic validity

Ashizawa, Ryohei; Ohtsuka, Kuniyoshi; Kamimura, Mikio; Ebara, Sohei; Takaoka, Kunio

doi:10.1016/s0090-3019(99)00154-8

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“…Computed tomography (CT)-guided needle aspiration and biopsy is presently the most effective method of establishing the diagnosis in chronic spondylodiscitis [39]. It is an important tool in the evaluation of spinal lesions and a positive result may obviate the need for open surgical intervention [40].…”

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confidence: 99%

Non-pyogenic infections of the spine

Skaf

Kanafani

Araj

et al. 2010

International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents

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Non-pyogenic infections of the spine

Skaf

Kanafani

Araj

et al. 2010

International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents

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“…However, when the spinal metastasis is the first presentation of a malignancy and a survey for a primary lesion fails, a biopsy is warranted. 30,31 In approximately 20% of patients, the first presentation of a malignancy is a spinal problem. 13 The only indication for a biopsy from the extradural tumor mass in patients with a known primary tumor is to confirm prior histology from cancer, especially in patients with a long interval between primary tumor and this new suspected metastatic lesion, in patients with double or triple tumors, or in patients for whom no other representative tumor tissue is available to do a biological marker status with therapeutic relevance.…”

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confidence: 99%

Spinal Extradural Metastasis: Review of Current Treatment Options

Bartels

Linden

Graaf

2008

CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians

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Bone metastases, especially to the spine, are frequently encountered during the course of a malignancy. Due to a worldwide increase of cancer incidence and to a longer life expectancy of patients with cancer, a rise in incidence of bone metastases is observed. A brief historical overview is the base of a review of current treatment options. Despite new developments in the surgical and radiotherapeutic fields, as well as in medical oncology, external beam radiotherapy is the cornerstone of the treatment of spinal metastases. In selected cases, surgical treatment is a proven option. Vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty can also be considered.Supportive medical care does not differ from that given for symptomatic lesions to the skeletal system elsewhere in the body. After discussing the treatment options, an algorithm is given. (CA Cancer J Clin 2008;58:245-259.)

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“…It has the distinct advantage of being able to obtain diagnostic material with speed, simplicity, low cost, and minimal patient discomfort (17,43). If the aspirate is non-diagnostic, which occurs in 10% of cases due to sampling error, it can be repeated or CNB performed (2,39). When lymphoma is suspected, additional tissue for flow cytometry can be obtained.…”

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Percutaneous needle biopsy of the spine

Tehranzadeh

Cheng²,

Browning³

2007

Acta Radiol

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The purpose of this review article is to provide a brief overview of the recent literature on the two main types of percutaneous biopsy methods done in the spinal column: fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) and core needle biopsy (CNB). FNAB is the process of obtaining a sample of cells and bits of tissue for examination by applying suction through a fine needle attached to a syringe. Core needle biopsy involves extracting a cylindrical sample of tissue using a large, hollow needle. The decision for needle biopsy is a joint effort between the clinician, pathologist, radiologist, surgeon, and patient. Specific techniques and approaches with varying needle systems are described for each spinal region. Percutaneous image-guided spine biopsy is a safe and effective procedure. It is the procedure of choice in definitive diagnosis of pathologic lesions of the spine.

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Percutaneous transpedicular biopsy of thoracic and lumbar vertebrae—method and diagnostic validity

Cited by 43 publications

References 22 publications

Non-pyogenic infections of the spine

Non-pyogenic infections of the spine

Spinal Extradural Metastasis: Review of Current Treatment Options

Percutaneous needle biopsy of the spine

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