Daniel Claudio Mysler MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Andres Kohan MD, Presenter: Fellowship funded, Koninklijke Philips NV

Tiare Africa Pineiro MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Monica Poclava MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Adrian Nervo MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ricardo D. Garcia-Monaco MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Research Consultant, Siemens AG Research Consultant, BTG International Ltd

federico colo, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To review clinical indications for lymph node biopsy To identify the different image guided biopsy techniques for lymph nodes To review ultrasound guided lymph node biopsy technique  To review the different tips and tricks for a successful procedure and tissue sampling

Anatomy: location of the lymph nodes, best acoustic windows to image them and best point of acces for tissue sampling Pathophysiology: metastatic pathways and where to go look for the most prpbably involved lymph nodes Clinical Findings: tips from physical examination to help locate pathological lymph nodes Ultrasound guided biopsy technique: a review step by step of the appropriate biopsy procedure Indications and contraindications Tips and tricks for succesful tissue sampling: experience based tips and tricks to maximize tissue sampling and obtain a representative biopsy Possible complications and their treatment

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Mysler, D, Kohan, A, Pineiro, T, Poclava, M, Nervo, A, Garcia-Monaco, R, colo, f, How to Hit the Bulls Eye: Tips and Tricks for a Successful Ultrasound Guided Lymph Node Biopsy.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14003307.html