Utility of endoscopic ultrasound-guided transbronchial fine-needle cytology in the diagnosis of sarcoidosis: A Saudi experience

Conclusion: EBUS is a valuable, minimally invasive diagnostic modality to support the diagnosis of sarcoidosis in appropriate clinical setting, after conventional work-up - particularly if patients have suspicious radiological findings. This minimally invasive procedure helps in providing a final diagnosis without exposing the patient to the risk of complications from more invasive procedures.

Source: CytoJournal - December 3, 2014 Category: Pathology Authors: Emad RaddaouiEsam H AlhamadShaesta Naseem ZaidiMaha ArafahFatmah Fahad AlHabeeb Source Type: research