Computed-tomographic-guided biopsy of small apical and peripheral upper-lobe lung masses

After undergoing unsuccessful bronchoscopic and fluoroscopic biopsy attempts, 15 patients with small, peripheral upper-lobe and apical lung masses underwent computed-tomographic-guided biopsy. Malignant tissue was obtained in all cases. No complications resulted.

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Published inRadiology Vol. 150; no. 2; p. 591
Main Authors Gatenby, R A, Mulhern, Jr, C B, Broder, G J, Moldofsky, P J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.02.1984
Subjects
Biopsy, Needle - methods
Humans
Lung - pathology
Lung Neoplasms - diagnosis
Lung Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:After undergoing unsuccessful bronchoscopic and fluoroscopic biopsy attempts, 15 patients with small, peripheral upper-lobe and apical lung masses underwent computed-tomographic-guided biopsy. Malignant tissue was obtained in all cases. No complications resulted.
ISSN:0033-8419
DOI:10.1148/radiology.150.2.6691121