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Biopsy Techniques for Musculoskeletal Tumors: Basic Principles and Specialized Techniques.

Andreas F Mavrogenis¹, Pavlos Altsitzioglou¹, Shinji Tsukamoto²

¹First Department of Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 1 Rimini, 157 72 Athens, Greece.

Current Oncology (Toronto, Ont.)

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Summary

Accurate bone and soft tissue tumor biopsies are crucial for diagnosis and survival. Liquid biopsies offer a promising, less invasive alternative for monitoring cancer progression and treatment response.

Keywords:

biopsy incisional liquid percutaneous

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Oncology
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Pathology

Background:

Biopsy is essential for diagnosing bone and soft tissue tumors.
Ensuring diagnostic accuracy is vital to prevent tumor spread and ensure patient survival.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current principles and practices in musculoskeletal biopsies.
To explore liquid biopsies as an emerging alternative for tumor analysis.
To discuss challenges and risks associated with tumor biopsies.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature search across PubMed, Google Scholar, and library resources.
Review of research articles on biopsy techniques, principles, and specialized methods for tumor patients.
Analysis of advantages, disadvantages, mechanisms, risks, and complications of biopsy techniques.

Main Results:

Inadequate biopsies can negatively impact diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
Liquid biopsies show potential for non-invasive analysis of tumor characteristics and treatment guidance.
Barriers to liquid biopsy implementation include cost, scalability, and reproducibility.

Conclusions:

Accurate biopsy technique is paramount for effective musculoskeletal tumor management.
Collaboration between orthopedic oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists is key.
Liquid biopsies represent a significant advancement in non-invasive cancer diagnostics and monitoring.