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Percutaneous renal and adrenal biopsies
V G Vassiliades1, M E Bernardino
1Department of Radiology, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia.
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Image-guided percutaneous biopsy of the kidney and adrenal gland using computed tomography (CT) or ultrasound (US) is a safe and effective procedure. This review covers indications, methods, accuracy, and complications for these minimally invasive biopsies.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Interventional Radiology
- Nephrology
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Modern imaging allows for minimally invasive procedures in radiology.
- Percutaneous biopsies are commonly guided by computed tomography (CT) or ultrasound (US).
Purpose of the Study:
- To review indications and methods for imaging-guided percutaneous biopsy of the kidney and adrenal gland.
- To discuss accuracy and complication rates of these procedures.
Main Methods:
- Review of indications for kidney and adrenal gland biopsy.
- Description of percutaneous biopsy techniques using CT and US guidance.
- Discussion of procedural accuracy and complication data from existing literature.
Main Results:
- Imaging guidance enhances the safety and efficacy of percutaneous biopsies.
- CT and US are primary modalities for guiding kidney and adrenal biopsies.
- Established protocols exist for these procedures with generally low complication rates.
Conclusions:
- Image-guided percutaneous biopsy is a valuable diagnostic tool for kidney and adrenal lesions.
- Understanding indications, methods, and potential complications is crucial for successful outcomes.
- These minimally invasive techniques offer significant advantages over surgical approaches.