Lung Biopsy in the Absence of a Defined Mass Does Not Alter Management
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Summary
Many children suffer from a pulmonary condition known as chronic lung disease (CLD). Unfortunately, in these cases, the etiology of the chronic lung disease may never be found. Despite this, many pulmonologists obtain a lung biopsy as a last effort to define the scope of the disease. The hope would be that a more definitive diagnosis could be made and treatment algorithms altered. We hypothesize however, that in the absence of a defined lung mass, that routine lung biopsy in those children with chronic lung disease is a futile procedure, and does not alter the patient?s diagnosis or treatment pattern.
Description
Many children suffer from a pulmonary condition known as chronic lung disease (CLD). Unfortunately, in these cases, the etiology of the chronic lung disease may never be found. Despite this, many pulmonologists obtain a lung biopsy as a last effort to define the scope of the disease. The hope would be that a more definitive diagnosis could be made and treatment algorithms altered. We hypothesize however, that in the absence of a defined lung mass, that routine lung biopsy in those children with chronic lung disease is a futile procedure, and does not alter the patient?s diagnosis or treatment pattern.
Details
| Condition | Healthy |
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| Age | 100years or below |
| Clinical Study Identifier | TX8635 |
| Last Modified on | 19 February 2024 |
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