Case 150: Right Adrenal Gland Biopsy - Prone - Perivertebral - Mediolateral - Approach
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Current Case:
A 40-yrs old presented with a right adrenal gland nodule for biopsy.
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The video discusses the case, the approach to this lesion and a discussion of different adrenal gland biopsy approaches
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Region: Adrenal Gland
Age: 40
Findings: Necrotic tumor
Lesion Biopsied: Adrenal gland tumor
Size of Lesion: > 30 mm z axis
Gun: 18G BARD, 20 mm throw, long
No of cores: 7 for histopath and aspirate for microbiology and cytology
Sedation: No, but LA along the route and diaphgragm
Position & Approach: Prone
Time Taken (marker to wash-out): 18 mins
Complication: None
Level of Difficulty: 4/5
Diagnosis: Pheochromocytoma
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