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Radiology, Vol 189, 143-146, Copyright © 1993 by Radiological Society of North America

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Tumors in the mediastinum: US-guided histologic core-needle biopsy

A Heilo
Department of Radiology, Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo.

PURPOSE: To assess the clinical utility of ultrasound (US)-guided core- needle biopsy (CNB) of the mediastinum performed with a one-hand automatic-sampling technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Diagnostic or pathologic findings of US-guided CNBs performed with 14- or 18-gauge needles in 62 biopsies of mediastinal lesions were reviewed. RESULTS: An average of 2.4 punctures were performed at each biopsy session. A specimen sufficient for diagnosis was obtained in 52 of 62 biopsies (84%). There were no serious complications. CONCLUSION: When a mediastinal tumor is visible at US, US-guided CNB of the mediastinum is an accurate and safe technique. The method is a simple and cost- effective alternative to more invasive techniques such as mediastinoscopy or open diagnostic surgery.


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