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

Conclusions: 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.

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2466/15/166

Source: Epidemiologic Perspectives and Innovations - December 28, 2015 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Jung EomJeong MokMin LeeKwangha LeeMin KimSun JangHae NaSeung SongGeewon LeeEun-Jung JoMi-Hyun KimKi KimHye-Kyung Park Source Type: research