Abstract
The technique of CT-guided stereotactic biopsy is described and its reliability is discussed based on the experiences with a series of 1747 procedures. We could show that stereotactic biopsy has an overall diagnostic accuracy of 95% and therefore is a safe and reliable tool for planning the therapeutic strategy.
MeSH terms
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Biopsy / instrumentation*
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Brain / pathology
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Brain Diseases / pathology
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Brain Diseases / surgery
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Brain Neoplasms / pathology*
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Brain Neoplasms / secondary
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Brain Neoplasms / surgery
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Humans
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging / instrumentation
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Stereotaxic Techniques / instrumentation*
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed / instrumentation
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Trephining / instrumentation*