ArticlePediatric radiology2015
Predictors of diagnostic success in image-guided pediatric soft-tissue biopsies.
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- Pediatric and Young Adult Image-Guided Percutaneous Bone Biopsy-A New Standard of Care?Annals of surgical oncology · 2023Article
- Introduction to interventional oncology: A COG Diagnostic Imaging Committee/SPR Oncology Committee White Paper.Pediatric blood & cancer · 2023Article
- Magnetic resonance imaging-guided biopsies in children.Acta radiologica open · 2021Article
- Image-guided percutaneous core needle biopsy of soft-tissue masses in the pediatric population.Pediatric radiology · 2016Article
- Efficacy of Core Needle Biopsy in the Diagnosis of Pediatric Extracranial Solid Malignancies: A 10-Year Study.Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric SurgeonsArticle
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Abstract
backgroundImage-guided percutaneous core needle biopsy (PCNB) of soft-tissue lesions is a minimally invasive technique that can provide a definitive diagnosis for treatment. Anatomical and age considerations in children require judicious use of safe percutaneous biopsy techniques. There are, however, limited data on the determinants of diagnostic yield in soft-tissue lesions in this population.
objectivesTo assess lesion-related and technical factors that affect diagnostic yield and safety in PCNB of pediatric soft-tissue lesions. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis was a retrospective cohort study of 205 PCNB performed from January 2000 to July 2014. Diagnostic yield and its associations with technical and lesion-related factors were evaluated using bivariate analysis.
resultsThe mean patient age was 11.1 ± 6.9 years (interquartile range [IQR]: 4.3-16 years). Ultrasound guidance alone was used in 91% of cases. The mean number of passes was 7.5 ± 3.2 (IQR: 5-9 passes) per case. The overall diagnostic yield was 75% and the overall accuracy was 88%. Performing fewer than four passes was associated with a nondiagnostic biopsy (P = 0.001). There were no lesion or other technical factors that predicted a diagnostic biopsy. There were two complications (1%) over 14 years.
conclusionImage-guided PCNB is a safe and effective means for the diagnosis of pediatric soft-tissue abnormalities. Aside from performing at least four passes, our data show no technical or lesion-related factors that increase diagnostic yield in pediatric PCNB of soft-tissue lesions.
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