CT-guided vertebral biopsy. A report of 89 cases

J Neuroradiol. 1991;18(4):351-9.
[Article in English, French]

Abstract

The authors report the results of 89 vertebral biopsies performed under CT guidance, classified according to the type of pathology and the site of the lesion. A correct diagnosis was obtained in 89 cases. No complication was observed. The value of CT guidance in vertebral biopsy is emphasized.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Bacterial Infections / diagnostic imaging
  • Bacterial Infections / pathology
  • Biopsy, Needle / instrumentation
  • Biopsy, Needle / methods*
  • Cervical Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging
  • Cervical Vertebrae / pathology
  • Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging
  • Hemorrhage / pathology
  • Humans
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / pathology
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteolysis / diagnostic imaging
  • Osteolysis / pathology
  • Osteosclerosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Osteosclerosis / pathology
  • Spinal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Spinal Diseases / pathology*
  • Spinal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Spinal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Thoracic Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging
  • Thoracic Vertebrae / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*