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Stereotactic brain biopsies: specimen preparation and evaluation

P C Burger1, J S Nelson

  • 1Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md, USA.

Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Stereotactic needle biopsy of central nervous system lesions is a safe and effective diagnostic procedure. Pathologists play a crucial role in obtaining, preparing, and interpreting these vital tissue specimens for accurate diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuropathology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Diagnostic Pathology

Background:

  • Stereotactically directed needle biopsy is a common method for diagnosing central nervous system (CNS) lesions.
  • This procedure is associated with low rates of morbidity and mortality.
  • Accurate tissue diagnosis is essential for guiding patient treatment.