Uncommon primary tumors of the orbit diagnosed by computed tomography-guided core needle biopsy: report of two cases

Computed tomography-guided percutaneous biopsy is a safe and effective alternative method for evaluating selected intra-orbital lesions where the preoperative diagnosis is important for the therapeutic planning. The authors describe two cases of patients with uncommon primary orbital tumors whose di...

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Published inRadiologia brasileira Vol. 47; no. 6; pp. 380 - 383
Main Authors Jeng Tyng, Chiang, Matushita, Jr, João Paulo Kawaoka, Bitencourt, Almir Galvão Vieira, Neves, Flávia Branco Cerqueira Serra, Amoedo, Maurício Kauark, Barbosa, Paula Nicole Vieira, Chojniak, Rubens
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Brazil Colégio Brasileiro de Radiologia e Diagnóstico por Imagem 2014
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Case Reports
Diagnosis
Computed tomography
Orbital neoplasms
Needle biopsy
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Summary:Computed tomography-guided percutaneous biopsy is a safe and effective alternative method for evaluating selected intra-orbital lesions where the preoperative diagnosis is important for the therapeutic planning. The authors describe two cases of patients with uncommon primary orbital tumors whose diagnosis was obtained by means of computed tomography-guided core needle biopsy, with emphasis on the technical aspects of the procedure.
ISSN:0100-3984
1678-7099
DOI:10.1590/0100-3984.2013.1888