Percutaneous Core Needle Biopsy: Considerations in the Pediatric Patient

Elsevier

Available online 27 September 2021, 100779

Techniques in Vascular and Interventional RadiologyAbstract

Image-guided percutaneous biopsy is the cornerstone of solid tissue diagnosis. The ability to safely sample tissue in locations that previously required surgery or necessitated empiric therapy has allowed for more personalized treatment options, as well as more rapid development of novel therapeutics. In children, these same advantages are accompanied by a smaller margin for error and rapidly expanding indications. The intent of this review is to outline the role of image-guided biopsy in the management of childhood disease, how this role is changing, and the practical aspects of managing and performing pediatric biopsies.

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