Image-guided stereotactic biopsy of pineal region tumour using CT venography in patient with a pacemaker: A technical note. (June 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stovell, Matthew G.; Jenkinson, Michael D.
• Is Part Of: British journal of neurosurgery. Volume 27:Number 3(2013:Jun.)
• Page Start: 398
• Page End: 400
• Publication Date: 2013-06
• Subjects: Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.48
• DOI: 10.3109/02688697.2012.741730
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0268-8697

Abstract

<abstract> <title>Abstract</title> <p>Image-guided stereotactic biopsy of pineal region tumours requires careful appreciation of neuroanatomy and avoidance of the deep cerebral venous system. A patient with a pineal region lesion obstructing the third ventricle and causing obstructive hydrocephalus required stereotactic biopsy after cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion. The presence of a pacemaker precluded MR Venography. Fine-cut CT Venography was performed in its stead and merged with image guidance software, and a trajectory was planned avoiding the venous anatomy. Stereotactic biopsy was successfully performed without complication, revealing a pineocytoma.</p> </abstract>