Abstract
Objective:
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.
Conclusions:
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.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Biopsy, Needle / methods*
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Female
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Granuloma, Respiratory Tract / diagnostic imaging*
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Granuloma, Respiratory Tract / pathology*
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Humans
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Lung Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Lung Neoplasms / pathology
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Necrosis / diagnostic imaging
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Necrosis / pathology
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Radiography, Interventional / methods*
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Solitary Pulmonary Nodule / diagnostic imaging
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Solitary Pulmonary Nodule / pathology
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Surgery, Computer-Assisted / methods*
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*