Uncommon primary tumors of the orbit diagnosed by computed tomography-guided core needle biopsy: report of two cases.
Computed tomography-guided percutaneous biopsy is a safe and effective alternative method for evaluating selected intra-orbital lesions where the preoperative diagnosis is important for the therapeutic planning. The authors describe two cases of patients with uncommon primary orbital tumors whose diagnosis was obtained by means of computed tomography-guided core needle biopsy, with emphasis on the technical aspects of the procedure.
Master, Titular Physician and Responsible for the Unit of Percutaneous Intervention, Imaging Department at A.C.Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Chiang
C
Jeng Tyng
Master, Fellow, Imaging Department, A.C.Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
João Paulo Kawaoka
JP
Matushita
PhD, Titular Physician at Imaging Department, A.C.Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Almir Galvão Vieira
AG
Bitencourt
MD, Fellow, Division of Ophthalmology, Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Flávia Branco Cerqueira Serra
FB
Neves
MD, Fellow, Imaging Department, A.C.Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Maurício Kauark
MK
Amoedo
Master, Titular Physician and Responsible for the Unit of Computed Tomography, Imaging Department at A.C.Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Paula Nicole Vieira
PN
Barbosa
PhD, Titular Physician and Director, Department of Imaging, A.C.Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Rubens
R
Chojniak
Computed tomography; Diagnosis; Needle biopsy; Orbital neoplasms