Accuracy and complications in computed tomography fluoroscopy-guided needle biopsies of lung masses.

The aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic accuracy and frequency of complications of lung biopsy procedures with or without CTF guidance of needle insertion. Records and images of 99 consecutive percutaneous coaxial cutting needle lung biopsy procedures performed on 85 patients were reviewed retrospectively. Fifty-seven and 42 procedures had been done with and without CTF guidance, respectively.

[A patient with pulmonary metastasis of phyllodes tumour of the breast].

Background: Phyllodes tumours are rare neoplasms of the female breast. Tumours range from the benign to the highly malignant. Based on histological growth pattern, number of mitoses, pleomorphism and stroma characteristics, tumours are classified as malignant, borderline, or benign.