Ultrasound in Muscle Biopsy
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Infectious Disease, Neurology, Orthopedic |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Immunology / Infectious Diseases, Neurology, Orthopedics / Podiatry |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | February 2013 |
| End Date: | October 2015 |
Outcomes of Ultrasound-guided Versus Blind Core Muscle Biopsy
The objective of the proposed study is to evaluate the clinical utility of muscle
ultrasonography for improving the diagnostic yield and safety of core muscle biopsy. Our
facility currently uses core (needle) biopsy to obtain muscle samples in patients 18 years
old or older. Currently, there is no imaging tool used to guide the actual biopsy. As muscle
biopsy is an invasive and potentially painful procedure, improving the diagnostic yield of
this test is important.
ultrasonography for improving the diagnostic yield and safety of core muscle biopsy. Our
facility currently uses core (needle) biopsy to obtain muscle samples in patients 18 years
old or older. Currently, there is no imaging tool used to guide the actual biopsy. As muscle
biopsy is an invasive and potentially painful procedure, improving the diagnostic yield of
this test is important.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Consecutive subjects scheduled for a biopsy at our EMG laboratory will be asked if
they would like to participate until a total of 40 participants are obtained.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Age under 18 years.
- Inability to provide consent for participation.
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