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core lung biopsy and aspiration of pneumothorax

Date: Feb 21, 2019

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CT imaging demonstrated medial aspect of the lesion and a subsequent small right basilar pneumothorax. A single 22 gauge aspiration sample and five 20 gauge core biopsy samples were obtained from the lesion. The needle was removed using routine technique and with aspiration of the pneumothorax with withdrawal of the needle. Per pathologist, sufficient tissue was obtained to establish a diagnosis. There are two separate path reports, core and FNA. What do you advise for the aspiration of pneumothorax here?

Question ID : 11982
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