• MRI-guided percutaneous lung biopsy using a 1.0-T open MR scanner is feasibility. • 96.9 % differentiation accuracy of malignant and benign lung lesions is possible. • No serious complications occurred in MRI-guided lung biopsy.

MRI-guided percutaneous transpedicular biopsy is a safe and accurate diagnostic technique to evaluate thoracic and lumbar spine lesions.

Osteoarthritis of the atlanto-odontoid joint could be detected by MDCT in a young adult. It increased rapidly with increasing age on MDCT.

Magnetic resonance imaging-guided biopsy of mediastinal masses has a high diagnostic performance and is safe for use in clinical practice.

Punctures of brain abscesses with subsequent aspiration can be performed safely and efficiently by monitoring the procedure using an open interventional MRI system.