The value of percutaneous needle biopsy in the management of primary bone tumors

Thirty‐four suspected primary bone neoplasms were evaluated by needle biopsy at M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute between September 1976 and February 1978. Adequate material for evaluation was obtained in 31 cases. The accuracy rate of the procedure was 93%. Needle biopsy is a rapid, effec...

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Published in:Cancer 1979-02, Vol.43 (2), p.735-744
Main Authors: Desantos, Luis Alonso, Murray, John A., Ayala, Alberto G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Biopsy, Needle - methods
Bone Neoplasms - diagnosis
Bone Neoplasms - therapy
Female
Giant Cell Tumors - diagnosis
Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous - diagnosis
Humans
Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse - diagnosis
Male
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Metastasis - diagnosis
Osteosarcoma - diagnosis
Pelvic Bones
Skin
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Summary:Thirty‐four suspected primary bone neoplasms were evaluated by needle biopsy at M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute between September 1976 and February 1978. Adequate material for evaluation was obtained in 31 cases. The accuracy rate of the procedure was 93%. Needle biopsy is a rapid, effective and safe method of evaluating unsuspected primary lesions of bone. The indications, contraindications, and technique are emphasized. The benefits over open biopsy are indicated. Cancer 43:735–744, 1979.
ISSN:0008-543X
1097-0142
DOI:10.1002/1097-0142(197902)43:2<735::AID-CNCR2820430250>3.0.CO;2-H