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Comparison between the first biopsy and re-biopsy
| Site of biopsy | First biopsy n (%) | Re-biopsy n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy | ||
| Lung | ||
| Bronchoscopy | 8 (53) | 3 (20) |
| CT-NB | 4 (27) | 8 (53) |
| Lymph node | ||
| Bronchoscopy | 1 (7) | 0 |
| CT-NB | 0 | 2 (13) |
| Bone | ||
| CT-NB | 1 (7) | 0 |
| Liver | ||
| CT-NB | 0 | 1 (7) |
| Surgery | ||
| CNS | 1 (7) | 0 |
| Fluid | ||
| Pleural effusion | 0 | 1 (7) |
| Biopsy sites | ||
| Primary | 13 (87) | 8 (53) |
| Metastasis | 2 (13) | 7 (47) |
Abbreviations: CNS, central nervous system; CT-NB, computed tomography-guided needle biopsy.
