Lung biopsy
A lung biopsy is an interventional procedure performed to diagnose lung pathology by obtaining a small piece of lung which is examined under a microscope. Beyond microscopic examination for cellular morphology and architecture, special stains and cultures can be performed on the tissue obtained.
| Lung biopsy | |
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Percutaneous lung biopsy in a case of suspected lung cancer under control of computed tomography. | |
| Purpose | diagnose lung pathology |
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