Table 3.
Diagnostic Yield of Different Vertebral Biopsy Methodsa
| Method | Diagnostic Yield (%) |
|---|---|
| Open biopsy | 21 of 30 (70) |
| Fine needle aspirate | 7 of 17 (41) |
| Core biopsy | 3 of 10 (30) |
P values: open vs FNAB P = .05; open vs core P = .02; FNAB vs core P = .56.
aNot mutually exclusive.