Targeted nerve biopsy: A technique in evolution
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DOI: 10.1002/ca.23195
Abstract: Nerve biopsies are often the most definitive test for the diagnosis of uncommon neurologic dysfunction. Historically, nontargeted biopsies of distal cutaneous (sensory) nerves (e.g., sural nerve) have been performed widely due to their expendable nature,… read more here.
Keywords: technique; biopsy; targeted fascicular; pathology ... See more keywords
Targeted fascicular biopsy in a patient with prostate cancer.
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DOI: 10.3171/2018.1.focusvid.17580
Abstract: Patients who present with a history of cancer and the new onset of lumbosacral or peripheral neuropathy should be evaluated for the potential of metastasis. Targeted fascicular biopsy can be useful to diagnose atypical lesions… read more here.
Keywords: fascicular biopsy; targeted fascicular; prostate cancer;