Magnetic resonance imaging guided bone biopsies in the iPath-200 system.
OBJECTIVE
To study the clinical value of a new MRI compatible percutaneous bone biopsy system.


METHODS
Twenty-six patients with bone lesions MRI-guided biopsies underwent using a 0.23-T open MR system combined with an iPath-200 optical leading system.


RESULTS
Of the 26 biopsies, 23 samples were sufficient for histological examination and the histopathologic diagnoses were confirmed. In the high-risk areas like spine, the biopsies were successfully done in 11 patients. No procedural complications occurred.


CONCLUSIONS
Percutaneous biopsy of bone lesions performed under MRI-guidance in an iPath system was proved to be accurate and safe.
Wu
Lebin
L
Shangdong Medical Imaging Research Institute, Jinan 250021, China.
Li
Chuanting
C
Chen
Liguang
L
Li
Chengli
C
Qiu
Xiuling
X
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001706:Biopsy; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000473:pathology*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed