Transvaginal Ultrasound‐Guided Biopsy of Deep Pelvic Masses: How We Do It. (18th April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Plett, Sara K.; Poder, Liina; Brooks, Rebecca A.; Morgan, Tara A.
• Is Part Of: Journal of ultrasound in medicine. Volume 35:Number 6(2016)
• Page Start: 1113
• Page End: 1122
• Publication Date: 2016-04-18
• Subjects: transvaginal ultrasound -- fine-needle aspiration -- gynecologic ultrasound -- transvaginal biopsy; Ultrasonics in medicine -- Periodicals; Ultrasonics; Ultrasonography; Ultrasonics in medicine; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.07543
• DOI: 10.7863/ultra.15.08002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0278-4297

Abstract

Abstract : The purpose of this review is to discuss the rationale and indications for transvaginal ultrasound‐guided biopsy. Transvaginal ultrasound‐guided biopsy can be a helpful tool for diagnosis and treatment planning in the evaluation of pelvic masses, particularly when the anatomy precludes a transabdominal or posterior transgluteal percutaneous biopsy approach. A step‐by‐step summary of the technique with preprocedure and postprocedure considerations is included.