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September 5, 2025Indian journal of radiology and imaging - new series/Indian journal of radiology and imaging/Indian Journal of Radiology & ImagingOpen Access

CT-Guided Percutaneous Core Needle Biopsy of Small Pulmonary Nodules (< 2 cm): How Efficient is it as a Diagnostic Tool in Ruling Out Metastatic Disease?

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The CT-guided percutaneous core needle biopsy has a high success rate of 92.9% in sampling small pulmonary nodules.
Out of 169 cases, a malignancy was diagnosed in 60.4%, indicating significant diagnostic yield.
Pneumothorax occurred in 21.9% of cases, with only a small proportion requiring treatment for complications.
Utilization of an 18G biopsy needle was the sole predictor of pneumothorax, showcasing the need for caution in needle selection.

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Retrospective analysis shows a 92.9% success rate for CT-guided percutaneous biopsy in small pulmonary nodules, suggesting effective diagnostic capability.

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Lingegowda et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb420d2b87ece8dc958135 https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1808259

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Retrospective analysis shows a 92.9% success rate for CT-guided percutaneous biopsy in small pulmonary nodules, suggesting effective diagnostic capability.

CT-Guided Percutaneous Core Needle Biopsy of Small Pulmonary Nodules (< 2 cm): How Efficient is it as a Diagnostic Tool in Ruling Out Metastatic Disease?

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CT-Guided Percutaneous Core Needle Biopsy of Small Pulmonary Nodules (< 2 cm): How Efficient is it as a Diagnostic Tool in Ruling Out Metastatic Disease?

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