The diagnostic outcome of CT-guided rib biopsies: a retrospective cohort study.

Khaldun Ghali Gataa, Mats Geijer, Fatih Inci, Pawel Szaro

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Khaldun Ghali GataaDepartment of Radiology, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, 405 30, Sweden. khaldun.ghali.gataa@gu.se.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1963-7899

Mats GeijerDepartment of Radiology, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, 405 30, Sweden.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0529-7723

Fatih InciDepartment of Radiology, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, 405 30, Sweden.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8629-588X

Pawel SzaroDepartment of Radiology, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, 405 30, Sweden.

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Swedish state under the agreement between the Swedish government and the county councils, the ALF-agreement 71720

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Abstract

objectivesRadiological appearance of benign and malignant rib lesions is often similar, making biopsy essential for accurate diagnosis. However, factors influencing rib biopsy success have not been thoroughly explored. This study aims to evaluate factors affecting the success of CT-guided rib biopsies in patients with suspected malignancy.

methodsRetrospective analysis was conducted on CT-guided rib biopsies performed in our hospital between 2016 and 2023. The outcome reference was based on tissue examination and/or clinical and radiological follow-up to 6 months post-procedure. Biopsies were categorized as "diagnostic," "adequate," or "non-diagnostic" based on the outcome reference. The total success rate was calculated based on the sum of diagnostic and adequate biopsies.

resultsOf a total of 38 rib biopsies, 20 were classified as diagnostic, six as adequate, and 12 as non-diagnostic based on the outcome reference. There were 20 voluminous lesions (volume > 500 mm

conclusionsCT-guided rib biopsy is an effective diagnostic method. However, given the relatively high complication rate, the procedure should be used judiciously and preferably performed by radiologists experienced in musculoskeletal biopsies.

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Bone NeoplasmsImage-Guided BiopsyRadiography, InterventionalRibsTomography, X-Ray ComputedAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesBiopsyBone neoplasmsDiagnostic techniques and proceduresImage guidedNeedle biopsyRibs

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PMID40676177

DOI10.1007/s00256-025-04985-4

PMCPMC12627173

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