Key result
Transbronchial lung biopsy successfully diagnoses lymphangitic carcinomatosis, offering a less invasive diagnostic option.
Why the study?
Does transbronchial lung biopsy effectively diagnose lymphangitic carcinomatosis?
Population
6 patients with lymphangitic carcinomatosis of the lung
Design
Case_series
Authors
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Supports transbronchial biopsy feasibility in suspected lymphangitic carcinomatosis; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Case Report (n=6)
Does transbronchial lung biopsy effectively diagnose lymphangitic carcinomatosis?
Transbronchial lung biopsy is a relatively noninvasive technique that can effectively diagnose lymphangitic carcinomatosis of the lung.
Aranda et al. (1978) conducted a case report in Lymphangitic carcinomatosis of the lung (n=6). Transbronchial lung biopsy was evaluated on Diagnosis of lymphangitic carcinomatosis. Transbronchial lung biopsy successfully diagnosed lymphangitic carcinomatosis in 6 patients, suggesting it should be the procedure of choice due to its relatively noninvasive nature.
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