Deep Lymph Node Biopsy

Image-guided deep lymph node sampling for diagnosis.

Biopsies

Deep Lymph Node Biopsy

Synonyms : deep lymph node sampling, image-guided lymph node biopsy

Background

Indeterminate deep lymphadenopathy, lymphoma or metastasis suspicion.

Procedure

CT/US-guided needle biopsy. Duration: 20-40 minutes.

Risks

Bleeding, neighboring organ injury.

Recovery

A few hours. Results in 3-7 days.

Practical information

Local anesthesia. Hospital stay: 3 to 7 nights.