Male 65 years old Reason: Hx esophageal cancer; study -related tissue biopsy right lower lobe liver. Kit provided; 4 cores needed 18-gauge; one in formalin; 3 snap-frozen Contact person: Sneha Solanki 2-1834/4564.IRB 15-0209. History: None Written informed consent was obtained. Patient was prepped and draped in sterile fashion. A lesion in the inferior aspect of the right lobe which measured about 4 cm amenable to subcostal approach biopsy was selected.Under ultrasound guidance 5 passes were obtained using 18-gauge core biopsy needle. Some passes yielded scant the tissue. One sample was placed in buffered formalin and 4 samples were placed in containers provided.Less than 5 cc blood loss.Patient was observed in nurse holding vital signs remained stable and the patient was discharged to home in good condition.Samples were picked up bySneha Solanki.
Successful ultrasound-guided biopsy of liver mass. 