False aneurysm of a lumbar artery following vertebral biopsy.
Vertebral body biopsy is regarded as a simple and relatively safe technique, with a low complication rate. We report the case of an 80-year-old man who developed a false aneurysm of a lumbar artery following biopsy of the fourth lumbar vertebra.
Stevens
K J
KJ
Department of Radiology, Queen's Medical Centre, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK.
Gregson
R H
RH
Kerslake
R W
RW
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000209:etiology*; D001158:Arteries / Q000293:injuries; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000473:pathology*; D008161:Lumbosacral Region / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male