Deep lymph node biopsy
Image-guided deep lymph node sampling for diagnosis.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
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.
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
4 doctors
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay
Dr Quentin LAFERTé
Radiologue interventionnelSaint-Quentin
Dr Alexandre NéROT
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Chambéry
Dr Nicolas VILLARD
Radiologue interventionnelLausanne