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Image-guided biopsies enhance cancer diagnosis, with ultrasound (US) remaining key for its cost-effectiveness and ease of use. Future techniques promise more targeted, less invasive cancer diagnostics, though access and cost remain barriers.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical imaging
  • Oncology
  • Diagnostic medicine

Background:

  • Image-guided tissue sampling, including CT-, US-, and MRI-guided biopsies, is crucial for oncology diagnostics.
  • Each imaging modality offers unique benefits for specific tissue types and lesion locations.
  • Fusion imaging and novel techniques like MBI and SWE are emerging, but face challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review advancements in image-guided tissue sampling for diagnostic medicine.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and limitations of traditional and emerging biopsy techniques.
  • To discuss future directions and challenges in image-guided biopsies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of traditional image-guided biopsy techniques (CT, US, MRI).
  • Analysis of advanced methods like fusion imaging (PET/CT, MRI/US), MBI, and SWE.
  • Discussion of innovations in biopsy navigation (AR, robotic assistance) and liquid biopsies.

Main Results:

  • CT, US, and MRI-guided biopsies are established diagnostic tools with distinct applications.
  • Fusion imaging improves accuracy but faces co-registration and cost issues.
  • Ultrasound is expected to remain a primary modality for breast cancer due to cost and usability.
  • Emerging navigation and non-invasive techniques show promise but require further research.

Conclusions:

  • Image-guided tissue sampling is evolving towards more targeted, less invasive, and accurate cancer diagnostics.
  • Ultrasound remains a cost-effective and accessible tool, particularly for breast cancer.
  • Technological advancements and broader access are key to realizing the future potential of image-guided biopsies.