Tru-cut needle biopsy of abdominal tumors in children: A safe and diagnostic procedure
- 15 May 1981
- Vol. 47 (10) , 2533-2535
- https://doi.org/10.1002/1097-0142(19810515)47:10<2533::aid-cncr2820471037>3.0.co;2-p
Abstract
Fifteen children with inoperable abdominal malignancies underwent percutaneous biopsy. Both fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core biopsies using a cutting needle were obtained. In 5 of the 15 specimens obtained by FNA, the material obtained showed malignant cells but did not allow a precise diagnosis to be made. In a sixth case, the diagnosis made on a FNA specimen proved to be incorrect. In contrast, all 15 specimens obtained with a cutting needle were diagnostic. No complications were observed following these procedures. Core biopsies appear to be a safe and reliable means of obtaining tissue for diagnosis in children with inoperable solid abdominal masses.This publication has 12 references indexed in Scilit:
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