Ultrasound-guided core biopsy.
Between February, 1986, and September, 1988, 404 biopsies have been done, under ultrasound guidance, with a cutting needle fired by a spring-loaded device. Sensitivity for a diagnosis of malignancy was 92.7%; overall accuracy was 94.1%; the predictive value of a positive result was 100% and the complication rate was low. An exact diagnosis could be made from histological examination of the specimen obtained from 98% of positive tumour biopsies. This technique is a simple and safe way to obtain specimens for accurate histological diagnosis.
Jennings
P E
PE
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Middlesex Hospital, London.
Donald
J J
JJ
Coral
A
A
Rode
J
J
Lees
W R
WR
D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005188:False Negative Reactions; D006652:Histological Techniques / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D014463:Ultrasonography