Tubular brain tumor biopsy to improves diagnostic yield for subcortical lesions

ConclusionsStereotactic transtubular biopsies are a viable alternative to stereotactic needle biopsies with excellent rates of diagnostic success and acceptable morbidity relative to the needle biopsy technique. As molecular data begins to increasingly drive treatment decisions, additional biopsy techniques that afford large tissue volumes may be necessary to adapt to the new needs of pathologists and treating oncologists.
Source: Journal of Neuro-Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research