A lung biopsy is a procedure that removes lung tissue samples, either through minimally invasive closed methods using needles or during open surgery, in order to examine the tissue under a microscope and determine if lung disease or cancer is present. A lung needle biopsy obtains a very small sample of lung tissue through the skin or windpipe to diagnose irregular lung tissue and determine if a lung mass is cancerous or noncancerous. Lung biopsies are indicated to stage lung cancer, monitor lung disease progression, identify the cause of lung inflammation, explain lung fluid collection, and diagnose lung infections.
A lung biopsy is a procedure that removes lung tissue samples, either through minimally invasive closed methods using needles or during open surgery, in order to examine the tissue under a microscope and determine if lung disease or cancer is present. A lung needle biopsy obtains a very small sample of lung tissue through the skin or windpipe to diagnose irregular lung tissue and determine if a lung mass is cancerous or noncancerous. Lung biopsies are indicated to stage lung cancer, monitor lung disease progression, identify the cause of lung inflammation, explain lung fluid collection, and diagnose lung infections.
A lung biopsy is a procedure that removes lung tissue samples, either through minimally invasive closed methods using needles or during open surgery, in order to examine the tissue under a microscope and determine if lung disease or cancer is present. A lung needle biopsy obtains a very small sample of lung tissue through the skin or windpipe to diagnose irregular lung tissue and determine if a lung mass is cancerous or noncancerous. Lung biopsies are indicated to stage lung cancer, monitor lung disease progression, identify the cause of lung inflammation, explain lung fluid collection, and diagnose lung infections.
A lung biopsy is a procedure that removes lung tissue samples, either through minimally invasive closed methods using needles or during open surgery, in order to examine the tissue under a microscope and determine if lung disease or cancer is present. A lung needle biopsy obtains a very small sample of lung tissue through the skin or windpipe to diagnose irregular lung tissue and determine if a lung mass is cancerous or noncancerous. Lung biopsies are indicated to stage lung cancer, monitor lung disease progression, identify the cause of lung inflammation, explain lung fluid collection, and diagnose lung infections.
A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove tissue or cells from the body for examination under a microscope. A lung biopsy is a procedure in which samples of lung tissue are removed (with a special biopsy needle or during surgery) to determine if lung disease or cancer is present.A lung biopsy may be performed using either a closed or an open method. Closed methods are performed through the skin or through the trachea (windpipe). An open biopsy is performed in the operating room under general anesthesia.
DEFINITION
A lung needle biopsy is a procedure to obtain a very small sample of lung tissue. The tissue is then examined with a microscope.This technique is used to diagnose an irregular area of tissue in your lungs. A needle biopsy is also called percutaneous needle aspiration.
INDICATIONS
determine whether a lung mass is benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous)
stage a malignant lung tumor monitor the progression of lung disease identify the cause of inflammation in your lung explain why fluid has collected in your lung diagnose a lung infection
