Efficacy of TB-PCR using EBUS-TBNA samples in patients with intrathoracic granulomatous lymphadenopathy

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Authors

Jung Seop Eom · Pusan National University

Jeongha Mok · Pusan National University

Min Ki Lee · Pusan National University

Kwangha Lee · Pusan National University

Min Ji Kim · Pusan National University

Sun Mi Jang · Pusan National University

Hae Jung Na ·

Abstract

TB-PCR using EBUS-TBNA samples is a useful laboratory test for diagnosing IGL. Moreover, this technique can prevent further invasive evaluation in patients whose histological and microbiological tests are non-diagnostic.

Topics & Keywords

Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Pulmonary Medicine

Volume 15, Issue 1, pp. 166-166

DOI: 10.1186/s12890-015-0162-4

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