Table 3.
Rebiopsy characteristics compared to initial biopsy
| Initial biopsy | Repeat biopsy | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive cores (no.) | 1.1 (1–2) | 2.0 (1–4) | (P = 0.94) |
| Total tissue positive | 3.2% (1–20) | 6% (1–40) | (P = 0.26) |
| Unilateral lobe disease | 47/52 (90%) | 43/52 (83%) | (P = 0.19) |
| Bilateral lobe disease | 5/52 (10%) | 9/52 (17%) | (P = 0.42) |