[Errors and complications in computed tomography-guided biopsies]

Area of Science:

• Medical Diagnostics
• Surgical Pathology

Context:

• Analysis of 104 biopsies from 84 patients with diverse thoracic, abdominal, retroperitoneal, bone, and soft tissue conditions.
• Evaluation of diagnostic performance metrics including specificity, sensitivity, and authenticity.

Purpose:

• To assess the diagnostic accuracy and reliability of biopsy procedures.
• To identify factors influencing the success and authenticity of biopsy results.

Summary:

• Biopsy analysis yielded positive results in 67 cases, negative in 26, and false-negative in 11.
• Achieved 70.3% specificity, 100% sensitivity, and 64.4% authenticity.
• Key factors influencing biopsy outcomes include organ selection, lesion characteristics, and needle type.

Impact:

• Highlights the critical role of biopsy in disease diagnosis.
• Provides insights for optimizing biopsy techniques to improve diagnostic accuracy.
• Informs clinical decision-making regarding the utility and limitations of biopsies.