The shortanswer is no. A CT scan usually isn't enough to tell whether a lung nodule is a benign tumor or a cancerous lump. A biopsy is the only way to confirm a lung cancer diagnosis. What size lung nodule should be biopsied? Nodulesgreater than 10 mm in diametershould be biopsied o...
The sentinel lymph node (SLN) is defined as the lymph node(s) that first receives lymphatic drainage from the site of the primary tumor. Recent progress in molecular techniques has demonstrated the presence of micrometastatic tumor cells in SLNs. Quantitative real-time RT-PCR assay, which ...
When the node chosen for percutaneous biopsy was over 6 mm in cortical thickness, the number of positive nodes was most often under (7/13)(46%) or accurately (3/13)(31%) assessed. When the biopsied node cortical thickness was 4.1 to 6mm and had a non-normal shape, the number was ...
Uncontrolled inflammation plays a considerable role in numerous diseases, including fibrosis and cancer [1]. In addition, fibrosis and cancer have common mechanisms, risk factors, and cellular connections. The presence of fibrosis in specific organs can be a precursor to developing corresponding malignan...
By this method, the node can be percutaneously biopsied under ultrasound guidance and in many cases can help obviate the need for a second operative procedure. Data from four centres performing this technique is highly encouraging where there is a positive predictive value of 92-100% and a ...