Biopsy should be performed only by definitive surgical team at referral center. Types: core needle (preferred), incisional, excisional. Incision along surgical approach, longitudinal not transverse. Biopsy tract must be excised en bloc at definitive surgery. Complications: contamination, hematoma, infection, inadequate sample.
What is the preferred method for biopsy of suspected bone tumors?
According to the Mankin principle, what is the most common cause of preventable amputation in bone sarcoma patients?
Which imaging study must be completed before performing a biopsy on a suspected bone tumor?
What is a significant complication of biopsy that can compromise surgical options?
When performing an incisional biopsy, what is the preferred incision orientation?
What is the primary disadvantage of an excisional biopsy for potentially malignant lesions?
Which of the following is a reason to perform a core needle biopsy instead of an open incisional biopsy?
What must be done with the biopsy tract during definitive surgery?
Which of the following techniques is NOT recommended as a sole method for diagnosing bone tumors?
What is the purpose of performing a CT scan in the pre-biopsy workup of a suspected bone tumor?
