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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
A transthoracic needle biopsy | A transthoracic needle biopsy and a bronchoscopy are conducted to diagnose lung cancer. | ||
==Lung Cancer Biopsy== | ==Lung Cancer Biopsy== | ||
A transthoracic needle biopsy, guided by CT or fluoroscopy, is for tumors located in the periphery of the lungs since peripheral tumors are not accessible through a bronchoscope. | A transthoracic needle biopsy, guided by CT or fluoroscopy, is for tumors located in the periphery of the lungs since peripheral tumors are not accessible through a bronchoscope. | ||
A diagnostic bronchoscopy is conducted when a pulmonary lesion is located centrally. It directly visualizes the tumor and collects bronchial brushings and washings and transbronchial biopsies | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
A transthoracic needle biopsy and a bronchoscopy are conducted to diagnose lung cancer.
Lung Cancer Biopsy
A transthoracic needle biopsy, guided by CT or fluoroscopy, is for tumors located in the periphery of the lungs since peripheral tumors are not accessible through a bronchoscope.
A diagnostic bronchoscopy is conducted when a pulmonary lesion is located centrally. It directly visualizes the tumor and collects bronchial brushings and washings and transbronchial biopsies