Percutaneous biopsy.
This article reviews various percutaneous biopsy techniques of the kidney, adrenal gland, retroperitoneum, and prostate gland, with emphasis on appropriate indications and technical performance. Variations in biopsy techniques are numerous and preservation of patient safety and successful recovery of tissue are parameters of success.
Cronan
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Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
D000311:Adrenal Glands / Q000473:pathology; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D011467:Prostate / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014566:Urogenital System / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D014567:Urography