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Percutaneous needle biopsy of soft tissue tumors guided by ultrasound and computed tomography

✍ Scribed by Jesus Zornoza; Michael E. Bernardino; Nelson G. Ordonez; John L. Thomas; Michael A. Cohen

Publisher
Springer
Year
1982
Tongue
English
Weight
351 KB
Volume
9
Category
Article
ISSN
0364-2348

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✦ Synopsis

Ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) guided percutaneous needle biopsy of soft tissue lesions was performed in 39 patients. A correct diagnosis was obtained in 35 of 42 biopsies, with an overall accuracy rate of 83 %. No false-positive diagnoses were obtained, and no complications related to the procedure were encountered. The value of this technique in the management of selected patients with soft tissue masses is detailed.

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## Abstract ## Purpose This study was conducted to evaluate the usefulness of sonography (US)‐guided needle biopsy in the diagnosis of soft tissue masses. ## Patients and Methods Thirty‐seven patients with a mean age of 49 years were enrolled in the study. The size of the biopsy needle was selec