Case 132: Biopsy of a Sclerotic Rib Lesion without Soft Tissue

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Case:

A 70-years old treated in the past for carcinoma breast was found to have a new, sclerotic left 5th rib lesion on PET, confirmed on MRI. She was refused a biopsy because of the risk of lung injury.

She came for an opinion and we agreed to do a biopsy.

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