[CT-guided needle biopsy in malignant lymphoma: current techniques and its usefulness]

Nihon Rinsho. 2000 Mar;58(3):624-8.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Histological examination of adequate biopsy specimens is fundamental to the management of patients with malignant lymphoma. Core-needle biopsy with computed tomography potentially provides a better basis for this assessment. Image-guided needle biopsy should be the first procedure performed in the diagnosis of lymphoma, except in easily accessible superficial neck, inguinal, and axillary nodal sites. Recent studies have shown a diagnostic accuracy of 83% to 87%. We describe the biopsy technique that have been successful in our personal experience. From our experience, CT-guided core-needle biopsies prove sufficient information for the diagnosis of and subsequent therapeutic decision to treat most cases of lymphoma.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle / methods*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma / diagnosis
  • Lymphoma / pathology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*