"Review the diagnostic CT and other relevant imaging first (e.g. MRI and PET-CT) to clarify the lesion that is requested to be biopsied. Ensure that previously dedicated adrenal CT and chemical shift MRI protocols were performed to evaluate adrenal masses for characteristics specific to adrenal adenomas 3."
"Post-procedure care"
"Ultrasound is also an option for guidance but is less used nowadays. The choice of CT or US guidance was made by the radiologist."
"Bed rest is advised as well as regular observations for four hours (pulse, BP, SpO2). The observation period should allow an ample opportunity to identify and treat any potential complications promptly to prevent a severe or catastrophic outcome; it varies per each institution protocol."
"platelets >50000/mm3 (some institutions use other values between 50000-100000/mm3) 2"
"platelets >50000/mm3 (some institutions use other values between 50000-100000/mm3) 2"
"platelets >50000/mm3 (some institutions use other values between 50000-100000/mm3) 2"
"platelets >50000/mm3 (some institutions use other values between 50000-100000/mm3) 2"
Expected headings
"Laboratory parameters for a safe procedure"
"Preprocedure evaluation"
"Positioning"
"Biopsy"
"Post-procedure care"
"There are widely divergent opinions about the safe values of these indices for percutaneous biopsies. The values suggested below were considered based on the literature review, whose references are cited below:"
"Bed rest is advised as well as regular observations for four hours (pulse, BP, SpO2). The observation period should allow an ample opportunity to identify and treat any potential complications promptly to prevent a severe or catastrophic outcome; it varies per each institution protocol."