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
19 doctors
Dr Lucas MOSCATELLI
Radiologue interventionnelSaint-Paul
Dr Alexandre NÉROT
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Chambéry
Dr Matthieu PAPILLARD
Radiologue interventionnelGenève
RIVA - Hôpital Privé Océane Vannes
Clinique privéeVannes
Service de radiologie interventionnelle - CHU de NANTES
CHU (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire)Nantes
Service de radiologie interventionnelle - Hôpital de Valenciennes
Centre hospitalierValenciennes
Dr Nicolas VILLARD
Radiologue interventionnelLausanne