Case 163: Gallbladder Mass Biopsy - When USG Experts Say it is Risky to Biopsy

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CT Guided BiopsyBhavin Jankharia

Current Case:

A 56-years old presented with a gallbladder fundic mass lesion infiltrating the liver on MRI and PET/CT. She was referred for a USG guided biopsy in the same institute and the USG experts refused saying it was too risky.

The patient and relatives then insisted on a CT guided biopsy.

The video describes the case and the approach with 2 other examples

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Region: Gallbladder
Age: 56 years
Findings: GB fundus mass infiltrating liver
Lesion Biopsied: GB fundus mass
Size of Lesion: Not relevant
Gun: 18G Cook, 10 mm throw, long
No of cores: 5 for HP
Sedation: Perilesional local
Position & Approach: Supine
Time Taken (marker to wash-out): 10 mins
Complication: None
Level of Difficulty: 3/5
Diagnosis: Adenocarcinoma of gallbladder