CT guided biopsy from spinal lesions

ABSTRACT

To evaluate feasibility of CT guided per-cutaneous spinal biopsy in obtaining specimens for histopathological and bacteriological examination. twenty two patients with spinal lesions observed at CT or MRI examinations underwent spinal biopsy under CT guidance, spinal needles, tru-cut needles and ostycut needles were used. The posterolateral approach was preferred for accessible lesions and transpedicualr approach for vertebral body lesions. The Obtained samples sent for histopathological and bacteriological examination. CT guided biopsy was successful in obtaining sufficient materials for histopathological examination in 90.9% of cases. No complications were encountered. Percutaneous spinal biopsy is highly effective for help in the diagnosis of spinal abnormalities to guide management decisions