Abstract
With the development of open-configuration magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems, magnetic resonance-compatible navigational tools, and fast pulse sequences, MRI-guided biopsy of musculoskeletal lesions has evolved into an effective and safe, minimally invasive technique. Magnetic resonance-guided percutaneous biopsy of musculoskeletal lesions is especially suited for lesions that are detectable only with MRI, lesions that require double-angulated needle paths, and for patients in which radiation exposure needs to be avoided. In this article, we review pertinent principles, techniques, and clinical applications of low-field MRI for biopsy procedures in the musculoskeletal system.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 135-141 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Topics in Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Biopsy
- Interventional
- Low-field
- MR imagingYguided
- Musculoskeletal
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging