Magnetic resonance imaging guided bone biopsies in the iPath-200 system.
- Author:
Lebin WU
1
;
Chuanting LI
;
Liguang CHEN
;
Chengli LI
;
Xiuling QIU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Biopsy; Bone and Bones; pathology; Child; Female; Humans; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Male; Middle Aged; Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From: Chinese Medical Journal 2003;116(6):937-940
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo study the clinical value of a new MRI compatible percutaneous bone biopsy system.
METHODSTwenty-six patients with bone lesions MRI-guided biopsies underwent using a 0.23-T open MR system combined with an iPath-200 optical leading system.
RESULTSOf the 26 biopsies, 23 samples were sufficient for histological examination and the histopathologic diagnoses were confirmed. In the high-risk areas like spine, the biopsies were successfully done in 11 patients. No procedural complications occurred.
CONCLUSIONPercutaneous biopsy of bone lesions performed under MRI-guidance in an iPath system was proved to be accurate and safe.
