How to Approach a Lung Nodule Biopsy
Transcript
When we think about biopsying a lung nodule, in order to obtain a real tissue diagnosis, this can be a tricky conversation as well. There are multiple ways to approach a lung nodule biopsy.
Radiologists will typically approach this from the outside, with a needle that goes through the chest wall. Pulmonologists and some thoracic surgeons as well will do procedures to biopsy from the inside through a bronchoscope, which has a scope that goes down the mouth, similar to what our gastroenterologists use.
Key Takeaways
1. There are multiple ways to approach a lung nodule biopsy.
2. Radiologists will typically approach a biopsy from the outside, with a needle that goes through the chest wall.
3. Pulmonologists and some thoracic surgeons will do a biopsy from the inside using a bronchoscope similar to what gastroenterologists use.
