Biopsies: Procedures, Types & Complications

This book presents topical research in the study of the procedures, types and complications of biopsies. Topics included in this compilation are the historical evolution of the sentinel node biopsy; temporal artery biopsy; the value of FDG PET/CT in guiding bone marrow biopsy procedures in the initial evaluation of lymphoma patients; biopsy procedures in the diagnosis of IgG4-related sclerosing cholangitis; the options and techniques in the biopsy of musculoskeletal tumours; computed-tomography guided percutaneous biopsy; and lymphatic mapping and sentinel lymph node biopsy in early-stage cervical cancer. See more