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The procedure by which tissue samples are obtained from the lung, to inspect for abnormal changes in the lungs, is known as lung biopsy. A lung biopsy is recommended if a patient has a lung nodule or mass, chronic infection or any other lung condition. The biopsy tissues obtained from the lungs are examined by a pathologist under a microscope to confirm the disease condition.  Lung biopsy can be performed by various methods-  Bronchoscopic biopsy procedure Needle biopsy procedure (transthoracic needle aspiration or percutaneous needle aspiration) CT-guided needle lung biopsy Open biopsy procedure Mediastinoscopy Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)Biopsy samples are sent to a pathology lab for pathological examination of the tissue for diagnosis of lung diseases, such as lung cancer. Lung biopsy results from the pathology lab are usually available within 2 to 4 days. Biopsy samples are sent to microbiology lab for detection of microbial infection of the lungs such as tuberculosis. Biopsy results are available only after several weeks after submission of tissue samples in these cases. The risks of a lung biopsy vary depending on the type of procedure, the location from where the tissue sample is being obtained and the patient’s general health. The most common complications are bleeding or an air leakage from the lung. |
Latest Publication and Research on Lung Biopsy - Updated on 04/18/2013.
CXCR1/CXCR2 Antagonism Is Effective in Pulmonary Defense against Klebsiella pneumoniae Infection. - Published by PubMed
Late recurrence of basaloid carcinoma initially treated as a small cell lung cancer. - Published by PubMed
Diagnostic management of patients with suspected ocular sarcoidosis. - Published by PubMed
Profile and factors associated with mortality in mediastinal mass during hospitalization at cipto mangunkusumo hospital, jakarta. - Published by PubMed
Comparison of Endobronchial Ultrasound and/or Endoesophageal Ultrasound with Transcervical Extended Mediastinal Lymphadenectomy for Staging and Restaging of Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer. - Published by PubMed
CXCR1/CXCR2 Antagonism Is Effective in Pulmonary Defense against Klebsiella pneumoniae Infection. - Published by PubMed
Late recurrence of basaloid carcinoma initially treated as a small cell lung cancer. - Published by PubMed
Diagnostic management of patients with suspected ocular sarcoidosis. - Published by PubMed
Profile and factors associated with mortality in mediastinal mass during hospitalization at cipto mangunkusumo hospital, jakarta. - Published by PubMed
Comparison of Endobronchial Ultrasound and/or Endoesophageal Ultrasound with Transcervical Extended Mediastinal Lymphadenectomy for Staging and Restaging of Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer. - Published by PubMed
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Posted on: 07/15/2012 I need to have a lung biopsy. I'm scared. any reassuring comments out therre
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