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Efficacy of Core Needle Biopsy in the Diagnosis of Pediatric Extracranial Solid Malignancies: A 10-Year Study
INTRODUCTION: Core needle biopsies of solid masses in children are a minimally invasive technique. It guides to a definitive diagnosis and facilitates management. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To determine the accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of core needle biopsies in diagnosing pediatric solid masses...
Autores principales: | , , , , , , |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer - Medknow
2022
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8853597/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35261515 http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/jiaps.JIAPS_319_20 |
Sumario: | INTRODUCTION: Core needle biopsies of solid masses in children are a minimally invasive technique. It guides to a definitive diagnosis and facilitates management. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To determine the accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of core needle biopsies in diagnosing pediatric solid masses. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective analysis of 430 children, who underwent core needle biopsy for solid masses between January 2007 and December 2016 at CMC Vellore, was done. RESULTS: Retroperitoneal and intra-abdominal masses constituted 66% of cases. Real-time image guidance was used in 44% of cases. An accurate diagnosis was obtained in 93.6% of cases, while results did not correlate with the final diagnosis in 3.4%. Three percent had inadequate or necrotic tissue. None of the children had postprocedure complications. CONCLUSION: Core needle biopsies serve as good diagnostic modality, with minimal risks, in making a conclusive diagnosis and deciding on the line of management. |
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