Percutaneous Splenic Biopsy

Percutaneous sampling of splenic tissue for isolated splenic lesion diagnosis.

Biopsies

Percutaneous Splenic Biopsy

Synonyms : image-guided splenic biopsy, spleen biopsy

Background

Indeterminate splenic lesion, lymphoma/metastasis suspicion.

Procedure

US/CT-guided needle into splenic lesion. Duration: 20 minutes.

Risks

Bleeding (spleen is highly vascular), pain.

Recovery

A few hours observation.

Practical information

Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).