This 67-years old treated in the past for carcinoma cervix was found to have an aortocaval node on a PET/CT and referred for a biopsy.
How would you biopsy it? What are the various options for retroperitoneal lesion biopsies?
The video discusses the case and these issues.
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Region: Retroperitoneum
Age: 67
Findings: Aortocaval node
Lesion Biopsied: Aortocaval node
Size of Lesion: 14.3 x 13.2 mm (z axis)
Gun: 20 G, 10 mm throw
No of cores: 2 for histopath
Sedation: No
Position & Approach: Supine, transperitoneal
Time Taken (marker to wash-out): 10 mins
Complication: None
Level of Difficulty: 5/5
Diagnosis: Metastasis from Ca cervix
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