Computed tomography in planning percutaneous bone biopsy.

Abstract

Computed tomography (CT) was performed prior to anticipated percutaneous bone biopsy in 19 patients. The CT results were categorized on the basis of their usefulness in prebiopsy planning. In 4 cases CT was not useful, in 4 cases it was confirmatory and in 11 cases it was definitive. CT influenced the choice of biopsy site, needle type or position in 7 of the 11 cases, and it indicated that no biopsy should be performed in 4 cases. CT is evidently useful in prebiopsy planning and management.