ISSN:
1432-1920
Keywords:
Biopsy
;
Cervical spine
;
Lytic lesion
;
Tumour
;
Discitis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary We describe the technique and the results of the percutaneous aspiration biopsy (PAB) in a series of 9 patients presenting with neck pain and different degrees of myelopathy, in whom the cervical spine X-ray demonstrated lytic lesions of unknown origin. PAB is a useful, relatively safe technique, and leads to histological diagnosis between metastatic and inflammatory processes. Furthermore, in inflammatory lesions with negative hemoculature, PAB may help in detecting the micro-organism responsible and therefore allow a better antibiotic treatment.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00593332
