Validation of Intraoperative Diagnoses Using Smear Preparations from Stereotactic Brain Biopsies: Intraoperative versus Final Diagnosis—Influence of Clinical Factors

Abstract

Intraoperative diagnosis with stereotactic biopsy has high validity. Immediate treatment based on the intraoperative diagnosis can be justified (e.g., for metastases or glioblastomas). Stereotactic biopsy with an exact histopathological diagnosis is strongly recommended for planning adequate therapy for patients with unidentified brain lesions.