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The primary goal of biopsy is to obtain adequate tissue for histopathological diagnosis with minimal amount of trauma (1). In patients with a known primary tumor, biopsy is often used to confirm metastatic disease or to obtain tissue for hormonal evaluation (2) Without a history of malignancy, the appropriately performed biopsy plays a crucial role in the diagnosis and subsequent management process. Conversely, a poorly planned biopsy can result in misdiagnosis, complications, and adversely limit potential treatment options.
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Park, P., LaMarca, F., McLain, R.F. (2006). Biopsy. In: McLain, R.F., Lewandrowski, KU., Markman, M., Bukowski, R.M., Macklis, R., Benzel, E.C. (eds) Cancer in the Spine. Current Clinical Oncology. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59259-971-4_27
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