Abstract
A probe intended for intraoperative biopsy was designed. It is small, collimated, and separated from the photomultiplier tube and high-voltage source by a flexible fiberoptic light guide. Its use in four patients undergoing bone or soft-tissue biopsies is described.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adenocarcinoma / pathology
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Adenocarcinoma / secondary
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Aged
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Biopsy / instrumentation*
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Biopsy / methods
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Bone Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Bone Neoplasms / pathology*
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Chondroma / pathology
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Female
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Fiber Optic Technology / instrumentation*
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Gallium Radioisotopes
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Osteoporosis / pathology
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Radionuclide Imaging
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Scintillation Counting / instrumentation*
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Technetium
Substances
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Gallium Radioisotopes
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Technetium