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Results of diagnosis obtained from PTNB and the final diagnosis (n=53)
| Lesion | PTNB, n | Final diagnosis, n |
|---|---|---|
| Malignant lesions | ||
| Lung cancer | 23 | 23 |
| Metastases | 7 | 10 |
|
| ||
| Benign lesions | ||
| Bacterial infection | 7 | 8 |
| MAI infection | 5 | 7 |
| Fungal infection | 1 | 1 |
| Granuloma | 0 | 1 |
| Rheumatoid nodule | 0 | 1 |
| Nonspecific benign (scar/inflammation/fibrosis) | 3 | 2 |
|
| ||
| Nondiagnostic | 7 | 0 |
PTNB, percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy; MAI, mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection.
