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Transthoracic needle aspiration biopsy in inflammatory pseudotumors of the lung
Author(s) -
MacHicao Carlos N.,
Sorensen Kelly,
AbdulKarim Fadi W.,
Somrak Theresa M.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
diagnostic cytopathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.417
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1097-0339
pISSN - 8755-1039
DOI - 10.1002/dc.2840050412
Subject(s) - medicine , lung , biopsy , radiology , fine needle aspiration , pathology
The cytologic findings on transthoracic needle aspiration biopsy in four patients with pulmonary inflammatory pseudotumor are described. These findings have not been previously illustrated in the literature. The main cytologic components of this lesion are histiocytes, lymphocytes, fibroblasts, pneumocytes, and plasma cells. Familiarity with these features is essential to avoid misdiagnosis and possible overtreatment.