title: Percutaneous biopsy following positive bone scans.
abstract: When a bone scan reveals an abnormal radionuclide accumulation and the cause is uncertain, bone biopsy is sometimes necessary. One hundred thirty biopsies have been performed in our institution with a percutaneous needle guided by fluoroscopy. This procedure is safe and effective.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging