Reason: lymphoma of scalp in past.new epidural and vertebral tumor on lumbar MRI and PET scan. History: none;findings as noted Serial CT images obtained during the biopsy procedure demonstrate the needle placement within the vertebral lesion. Following needle removal images obtained that demonstrate no complications.
1.L3vertebral bone biopsy under CT guidance. A total of five bone biopsy samples were delivered to pathology for analysis.2.L3 paraspinous soft tissue biopsy under CT guidance. A total of 3 samples were delivered to pathology for analysis.3.Touch preps from each specimen were obtained and analyzed by cytopathologist who was present throughout the procedure. Only the paraspinous tissues demonstrated lymphoid tissue.