Puncture biopsy under the control of CT, MRI or ultrasound is a minimally invasive percutaneous procedure that allows to obtain histological material and avoid diagnostic surgery.
At the EMC Institute of Oncology ultrasound-controlled biopsies are performed by an experienced specialist in ultrasound diagnostics with the presentation of material for a complete pathomorphological examination.
Ultrasound-controlled biopsies are performed when the tumor is localized in the peripheral lymph nodes, thyroid gland, liver, kidneys and other organs.
In cases where a biopsy under ultrasound control is not possible, needle biopsies are performed under CT control. CT-controlled biopsies are performed with deeply located formations, in particular, formations in the lymph nodes of the mediastinum and retroperitoneal space, pancreas, lungs, as well as tumors of the kidneys, adrenal glands, liver, and pelvis.
Biopsies from formations in the lungs allow obtaining material for a complete pathomorphological examination, as well as the genetic characteristics of the tumor for targeted treatment.
CT-controlled biopsies are performed by an international radiological diagnostic specialist
Professor Evgeny Libson, who has
experience in conducting more than 12,000 puncture biopsies.
MRI-controlled biopsies of breast formations are performed in cases where these formations are not visible on mammography and ultrasound, but visible only on MRI.
The experience of the first breast MR biopsy in Russia belongs to the staff of the European Medical Center. Currently, this type of biopsy is also standard and routine and does not require prior preparation.