title: Magnetic resonance imaging-guided biopsy of musculoskeletal lesions using open low-field systems.
abstract: With the development of open-configuration magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems, magnetic resonance-compatible navigational tools, and fast pulse sequences, MRI-guided biopsy of musculoskeletal lesions has evolved into an effective and safe, minimally invasive technique. Magnetic resonance-guided percutaneous biopsy of musculoskeletal lesions is especially suited for lesions that are detectable only with MRI, lesions that require double-angulated needle paths, and for patients in which radiation exposure needs to be avoided. In this article, we review pertinent principles, techniques, and clinical applications of low-field MRI for biopsy procedures in the musculoskeletal system.
authors.affiliation: Shandong Medical Imaging Research Institute, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
authors.forename: Chengli
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Yubo
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Lü
authors.forename: Ming
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: Jan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fritz
mesh_terms: D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D061705:Image-Guided Biopsy / Q000379:methods*; D053783:Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Interventional / Q000379:methods*; D019042:Muscle Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*