Computed tomography guided needle biopsy in the head and neck region
Aris NTOMOUCHTSIS, Maria PANAGIOTOPOULOU, Kostas PARASKEVOPOULOS, Maria GIALAMOUDI, Natalia VLADIKA, Eleni SYNDOUKA, Lampros ZOULOUMIS, Anastasios VELLIS, Konstantinos VAHTSEVANOS
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, “Theagenio” Hospital for Cancer Treatment, Thessaloniki, Greece (Ηead: Dr. Doxa Magoudi) Department of Radiology, “Theagenio” Hospital for Cancer Treatment, Thessaloniki, Greece (Director: A. Vellis)
Hellenic Archives of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (2011) 2, 93-100
SUMMARY: Introduction: The search for new methods of diagnostic identification of lesions and diseases in cases posing differential diagnostic challenges, as well as the objective of creating the least possible discomfort for patients, have led to the application and use of new technologies. Guided biopsy is a technique used to obtain biopsy samples, avoiding open biopsy and, by extension, the possibility of tumour dissemination. Aim: In this paper, we seek to present the experience we have gained from using computed tomography guided needle biopsy in cases involving differential diagnostic difficulties. Material-Method: This technique was applied in cases of lesions in the head and neck region, where neither fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) nor open biopsy could be used to establish diagnosis. In areas where post-operation or post-radiation scars are present, imaging is necessary, especially when suspicion of recurrence is raised. The identification of benign lesions or local recurrence of malignant tumours can help prevent surgical interventions or malpractices. Results: The diagnostic accuracy of computed tomography guided needle biopsy was very high, since in 90% of the cases presented here it helped establish the correct diagnosis. Conclusions: Computed tomography guided needle biopsy is a safe technique in the hands of experienced interventional radiologists and maxillofacial surgeons.
KEY WORDS: Computed tomography guided needle biopsy, head and neck
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