Necrotizing granuloma of the lung: imaging characteristics and imaging-guided diagnosis.
retrospective_cohort · Level III
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to assess CT findings and the sensitivities of imaging-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy and core needle biopsy in the diagnosis of necrotizing granuloma of the lung. The CT characteristics of necrotizing granuloma are indistinguishable from those of malignant tumors; tissue diagnosis therefore is necessary. Core needle biopsy is a sensitive method for diagnosing necrotizing granuloma of the lung, but FNA biopsy is insufficient for diagnosis.
Medical subject headings
- Biopsy, Needle
- Granuloma, Respiratory Tract
- Radiography, Interventional
- Surgery, Computer-Assisted
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed