Diagnosis: Stable burst fracture of t11-T12 vertebra, initial encounter for closed fractureClinical question: Bone biopsy, h/o pulmonary nodules, concern for metsSigns and Symptoms: t6 fractureComments: DIET RESTRICTION: NPO after midnight. Must have radiologist approval. | Serial CT images obtained during the biopsy procedure demonstrate the needle placement within the T11 vertebral lesion. Post procedure images do not identify any complications.
T11 vertebral bone biopsy under CT guidance. A total of seven samples were delivered to pathology for analysis. The cytologist reports that carcinoma is present on the touch preps.