Analysis of "dry" mesothelioma with ultrasound guided biopsies.
Lung Cancer
; 78(3): 229-33, 2012 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-23021044
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Image-guided sampling of the thickened pleura is a sensitive approach in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma with pleural effusion. Malignant pleural mesothelioma presenting without effusion however is more of a diagnostic challenge. In this study we report the diagnostic yield and complications of ultrasound-guided cutting needle biopsies in this particular category of patients.METHODS:
A retrospective database analysis from September 2007 until January 2012 was performed in 56 patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. Clinical characteristics and results of diagnostic evaluations were analysed.RESULTS:
Of the 56 patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma, 20 patients presented without pleural effusion of with locular effusion. Ultrasound-guided cutting needle biopsy was performed in 14/20 patients with a diagnostic accuracy of 80%. Only 1 patient had mild haemoptysis immediately following biopsies.CONCLUSION:
Diagnosing patients with pleural thickenings suspect for malignant mesothelioma without pleural effusion or with loculated pleural effusion is effective and safe with ultrasound-guided cutting needle biopsies.
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Asunto principal:
Pleura
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Neoplasias Pleurales
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Mesotelioma
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
Año:
2012
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Article