The value of transbronchial lung biopsy in the diagnosis of lymphangioleiomyomatosis

The value of transbronchial lung biopsy in the diagnosis of lymphangioleiomyomatosis

Abstract Background Transbronchial lung biopsy (TBLB) in the diagnosis of lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is not a common approach, although TBLB is often performed in diffuse lung diseases. We aimed to examine the diagnostic value and safety of TBLB in LAM patients based on the data collected in our...

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Main Authors: Wenshuai Xu, Han Cui, Hongrui Liu, Ruie Feng, Xinlun Tian, Yanli Yang, Kai-Feng Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
Biopsy
Transbronchial lung biopsy
Pathology
Diagnosis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-021-01518-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-021-01518-2

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