Specimen preparation is the same for the submucosal, endobronchial, or peripheral lesions as it is for the nodal aspirations. Multiple nodal aspirations can be obtained to increase yield.

A two-year experience with neodymium-YAG laser in endobronchial obstruction. Chest 1987; 91:159-165 Hetzel MR, Nixon C, Edmondstone WM, et al. Laser therapy in 100 tracheobronchial tumors.

The mean lesion size was 20.9 (range, 7.0-63.0) mm, and the size was greater than 3 cm in 114 ... RAB reached the lesion for 98.7% (670/679) of cases. Localization of the target lesion and radial ...

Endobronchial Tuberculosis (EBTB): A tuberculosis infection located in the tracheobronchial tree that often results in inflammatory and fibrotic changes leading to airway narrowing.

Small cell lung cancer is aggressive and spreads quickly. There are many options for treatment, depending on the type and stage of SCLC.

Other options may include endobronchial valve therapy, which uses removable, one-way valves that can allow trapped air in the lungs to escape. Lung transplant : In severe cases, a person may ...

Kalbian 11 described 11 cases of endobronchial sarcoidosis. Bronchoscopy was performed in all 11, and abnormalities were found in 7. Biopsy of the bronchial mucosa was obtained in 10 cases.

Anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN) means there are abnormal cells in the lining of your anus. AIN is not cancer but the cells might develop into cancer in the future. Whether you need treatment or ...

Multiple myeloma bone lesions occur when cancerous cells cause the bones to form weak spots, which can lead to breaks. Learn more about lesions and pain.