Imaging-guided percutaneous splenic biopsy using a 20- or 22-gauge cutting-edge core biopsy needle for the diagnosis of malignant lymphoma

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2003 Oct;181(4):1025-7. doi: 10.2214/ajr.181.4.1811025.

Abstract

Objective: We estimated the accuracy and safety of imaging-guided needle biopsy for the diagnosis of suspected malignant lymphoma in patients with a splenic lesion.

Conclusion: Imaging-guided small-bore cutting-edge needle biopsy of splenic lesions is a safe procedure. In most patients with primary or recurrent lymphoma, the disease subtype can be diagnosed reliably.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Biopsy, Needle / instrumentation*
  • Biopsy, Needle / methods*
  • Equipment Design
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Lymphoma / pathology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Needles
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Splenic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Splenic Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed