Needle biopsy of the pleura
Zsiray, M.; Appel, J.; Lantos, A.; Szondy, K.
Orvosi Hetilap 134(46): 2531-2535
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-6002 PMID: 8233470 Document Number: 408763
A total of 171 pleural needle biopsies were carried out in 123 patients with pleural effusion. The sensitivity of the method proved to be 51% for malignant diseases and 75% for tuberculotic pleurisy, respectively. Performing biopsy simultaneously with the cytological examination of the pleural fluid, malignancy was proved only by needle biopsy in 20% of the patients, while cytology was found negative in these cases. Simultaneously performed thoracocentesis and pleural needle biopsy is suggested.