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MR-guided abdominal biopsy using a 1.5-Tesla closed system: a feasibility study.

Chandan Jyoti Das1, Ajit Harishkumar Goenka, Deep Narayan Srivastava

  • 1Department of Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.

Abdominal Imaging
|March 5, 2009
PubMed
Summary

MRI-guided biopsy using a 1.5-T closed system is safe and effective for obtaining abdominal tissue samples. This method successfully targets lesions not feasible with conventional ultrasound (US) or computed tomography (CT) guidance.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Interventional Procedures

Background:

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)-guided biopsy offers an alternative for tissue sampling when conventional ultrasound (US) or computed tomography (CT) guidance is not feasible.
  • This technique is particularly valuable for lesions that are difficult to access or visualize with standard imaging modalities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of MRI-guided abdominal biopsy.
  • To assess the performance of a 1.5-Tesla (T) closed MRI system for abdominal biopsies.

Main Methods:

  • MRI-guided abdominal biopsies were performed on 10 patients using a Siemens Avanto 1.5-T closed MRI system.
  • A novel technique for defining the skin entry site was employed, and MR-compatible needles were used for sample acquisition.

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  • Intravenous gadolinium was utilized in two cases for enhanced lesion delineation.

    • Main Results:

    • Technical success was achieved in all 18 biopsies performed across the 10 patients.
    • An average of two biopsy passes were required per patient (range: 1-4).
    • All obtained biopsy samples were adequate for histopathological examination, with an average core biopsy specimen size of 9 mm.

    Conclusions:

    • A 1.5-T closed MRI system is effective for obtaining adequate biopsy samples from various abdominal organs.
    • This MRI-guided biopsy technique expands the возможности for sampling lesions that are otherwise inaccessible via conventional CT or US guidance.