Lung Biopsy
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- Before a final diagnosis is made, the results of a lung biopsy will be considered along with your past health, physical examination, and the results of other tests, including a chest X-ray or a computed tomography (CT) scan. A bronchoscopy may also be helpful. For more information, see the topics Chest X-Ray, CT Scan, and Bronchoscopy.
- A lung biopsy may not be
done for people who have:
- Advanced lung disease, such as emphysema.
- Bleeding disorders.
- Heart failure, high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension), or enlargement of the right side of the heart (cor pulmonale).
- Recovery from a video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) takes less time than from an open biopsy surgery.
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Last Updated:
March 18, 2011- Medical Review:
- E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Robert L. Cowie, MB, FCP(SA), MD, MSc, MFOM - Pulmonology
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