Open AccessA case of a thoracic mass negative on thoracentesis diagnosed by cryobiopsy from the visceral pleura
Author(s) -
Morita Chie,
Kitamura Atsushi,
Kinoshita Katsuhito,
Sueyoshi Kuniyo,
Murakami Manabu,
Ro Shosei,
Imai Ryosuke,
Okafuji Kohei,
Kojima Fumitsugu,
Tomishima Yutaka,
Jinta Torahiko,
Bando Toru,
Nishimura Naoki
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
respirology case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2051-3380
DOI - 10.1002/rcr2.1050
Subject(s) - thoracentesis , medicine , parietal pleura , thoracoscopy , pleural effusion , biopsy , cytology , radiology , surgery , pathology , lung
Thoracoscopy under local anaesthesia is recommended for malignant tumours with negative pleural effusion cytology. Cryobiopsy from the visceral pleura by thoracoscopy under local anaesthesia can provide more diagnostic options for patients with thoracentesis‐negative malignant effusions. Here we present the first case in which this technique was used. The patient had a pleural metastasis that could not be diagnosed even with rapid cytology of the parietal pleura biopsy. Indications, technical pitfalls, and safety tips are discussed.