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Lin CK, Wu SH, Chua YW, Fan HJ, Cheng YC. TransEBUS: The interpretation of endobronchial ultrasound image using hybrid transformer for differentiating malignant and benign mediastinal lesions. J Formos Med Assoc 2024:S0929-6646(24)00216-X. [PMID: 38702216 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2024.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024] Open
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The purpose of this study is to establish a deep learning automatic assistance diagnosis system for benign and malignant classification of mediastinal lesions in endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) images. EBUS images are in the form of video and contain multiple imaging modes. Different imaging modes and different frames can reflect the different characteristics of lesions. Compared with previous studies, the proposed model can efficiently extract and integrate the spatiotemporal relationships between different modes and does not require manual selection of representative frames. In recent years, Vision Transformer has received much attention in the field of computer vision. Combined with convolutional neural networks, hybrid transformers can also perform well on small datasets. This study designed a novel deep learning architecture based on hybrid transformer called TransEBUS. By adding learnable parameters in the temporal dimension, TransEBUS was able to extract spatiotemporal features from insufficient data. In addition, we designed a two-stream module to integrate information from three different imaging modes of EBUS. Furthermore, we applied contrastive learning when training TransEBUS, enabling it to learn discriminative representation of benign and malignant mediastinal lesions. The results show that TransEBUS achieved a diagnostic accuracy of 82% and an area under the curve of 0.8812 in the test dataset, outperforming other methods. It also shows that several models can improve performance by incorporating two-stream module. Our proposed system has shown its potential to help physicians distinguishing benign and malignant mediastinal lesions, thereby ensuring the accuracy of EBUS examination.
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- Ching-Kai Lin
- Department of Medicine, National Taiwan University Cancer Center, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsin-Chu, Taiwan; Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsin-Chu, Taiwan
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- Department of Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsin-Chu, Taiwan.
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- Department of Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsin-Chu, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, National Taiwan University Cancer Center, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Biomedical Park Hospital, Hsin-Chu County, 302, Taiwan
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- Department of Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsin-Chu, Taiwan.
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Benzaquen S, Matta A, Sultan S, Sarvottam K. Role of Bronchoscopy in Diagnosis of Sarcoidosis. Clin Chest Med 2024; 45:25-32. [PMID: 38245368 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccm.2023.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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Sarcoidosis is a multisystem inflammatory disorder with unclear etiology and can often pose a diagnostic challenge. A tissue diagnosis is often necessary to illustrate the non-caseating granulomas on histopathology. This review aims to synthesize current evidence related to tissue diagnosis of sarcoidosis using various bronchoscopic techniques. We start by discussing standard bronchoscopic techniques which have remained the cornerstone of diagnostic workup such as bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), endobronchial biopsy (EBB), conventional transbronchial needle aspiration (cTBNA) and transbronchial lung biopsy (TBLB) followed by newer modalities that incorporate real-time image guidance using endobronchial and endoscopic ultrasound. Although BAL, EBB, and TBLB have been employed as a diagnostic tool for several decades, their sensitivity and diagnostic yield is inferior to ultrasound-based endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) and endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA). More recently, convincing evidence has also emerged to support the diagnostic accuracy and tissue yield of transbronchial lung cryobiopsy which will also be discussed in this review. These advances in bronchoscopic equipment and techniques over the last 2 decades have made it possible to obtain tissue samples using minimally invasive techniques thus avoiding invasive open lung biopsy and the risks that inherently follow. Up-to-date knowledge of these modalities is imperative for ensuring evidence-based medicine and improving patient-centric outcomes.
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- Sadia Benzaquen
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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Wallyn F, Fournier C, Jounieaux V, Basille D. [The role of endoscopy in exploration of the mediastinum, indications and results]. Rev Mal Respir 2023; 40:78-93. [PMID: 36528503 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmr.2022.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Since 2005, endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) has emerged as a standard pulmonological tool. The procedure is safe and well tolerated by patients, with minimal morbidity and almost no mortality. A previous review on the technique was published in 2012. However, over the last ten years, a number of new studies have been published on "benign" (sarcoidosis, tuberculosis…) as well as "malignant" diseases (lung cancer, metastases of extra-thoracic cancers, search for mutations and specific oncogenic markers…). These developments have led to expanded indications for EBUS-TBNA, with which it is indispensable to be familiar, in terms of "staging" as well as "diagnosis". In view of optimizing lymph node sampling, several publications have described and discussed EBUS exploration by means of newly available tools (biopsy forceps, larger needles…), and proposed interpretation of the images thereby produced. Given the ongoing evolution of linear EBUS, it seemed indispensable that information on this marvelous tool be updated. This review is aimed at summarizing the novel elements we have found the most important.
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- F Wallyn
- Service endoscopie respiratoire. CHRU Lille, clinique de pneumologie, 59000 Lille, France
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- Service endoscopie respiratoire. CHRU Lille, clinique de pneumologie, 59000 Lille, France
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- Unité de soins continus cardio-thoracique-vasculaire-respiratoire. service de pneumologie, CHU d'Amiens-Picardie, 80054 Amiens, France
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- Unité de soins continus cardio-thoracique-vasculaire-respiratoire. service de pneumologie, CHU d'Amiens-Picardie, 80054 Amiens, France.
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Mohapatra DS, Gupta P, Gupta N, Dhooria S, Singh SI, Sharma S, Bal A, Rohilla M. Evaluation of the Utility of Liquid-based Cytology, Cell-blocks, and Flow Cytometric Immunophenotyping on Endobronchial Ultrasound-guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration Samples in the Diagnosis of Sarcoidosis. J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol 2022; 29:260-268. [PMID: 34864761 DOI: 10.1097/lbr.0000000000000828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is little information on the value of different processing methods for samples obtained during endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) in suspected sarcoidosis. We evaluated the role of conventional smears, liquid-based cytology (LBC), cell-blocks and flow cytometric immunophenotyping in the diagnosis of sarcoidosis using EBUS-TBNA samples. METHODS This was a prospective study of consecutive EBUS-TBNA samples from clinically suspected cases of sarcoidosis. In addition to conventional smears, we prepared LBC smears, cell-blocks, and performed flow cytometric evaluation of the CD4:CD8 ratio. The final diagnosis of sarcoidosis was made based on the relevant clinical details and laboratory investigations including the results of transbronchial and endobronchial biopsies (TBLB and endobronchial biopsy). RESULTS We included 60 subjects [mean age: 45.2 y; 29 (48.3%) men]. The sensitivity of conventional smears, LBC, and cell-blocks for diagnosing sarcoidosis was found to be 75.5%, 37.8%, 35%, respectively, when used alone. However, on combining conventional and LBC smears, the sensitivity increased to 84.4% and on combining all three techniques, the sensitivity was 86.7%. The CD4:CD8 ratio on flow cytometric immunophenotyping of EBUS-TBNA samples ranged from 0 to 11.5 with a mean of 3.17±2.78 in confirmed cases of sarcoidosis and 70% of these cases had CD4:CD8 ratio of more than 2. CONCLUSION Cell-blocks and liquid-based preparations add to the yield of conventional preparation of EBUS-TBNA samples in the diagnosis of sarcoidosis. A combination of conventional and LBC works well in detecting almost 85% of the cases of sarcoidosis. Higher CD4:CD8 ratio favors a diagnosis of sarcoidosis.
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- Histopathology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana, India
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Oride Y, Koi Y, Sasada T, Kajitani K, Ohara M, Kondo T, Daimaru Y, Kawamura S. Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration facilitating diagnosis of sarcoidosis in a breast cancer patient with multiple lymphadenopathy: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2022; 16:194. [PMID: 35585552 PMCID: PMC9118862 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-022-03428-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Sarcoidosis is a benign systemic granulomatous disorder of unknown etiology. Cell-mediated immunity disorder is often found in sarcoidosis patients, and an association between malignant tumors and sarcoidosis has been suggested. Sarcoidosis and malignant disease can occur simultaneously or sequentially, leading to misdiagnosis and mistreatment. Sarcoidosis is diagnosed clinically, radiologically, and histologically. We report herein a case of sarcoidosis diagnosed by endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration from the mediastinal lymph nodes of a breast cancer patient. Case presentation The patient was a 70-year-old Asian woman who presented with right breast tumor. A 20-mm movable mass was identified in the inferolateral quadrant of the right breast, and mammography revealed a spiculated mass with calcification. Ultrasonography revealed a mass with internal hypoechogenicity, and biopsy revealed estrogen receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive invasive ductal carcinoma. Positron emission tomography/computed tomography showed multiple lymphadenopathy including mediastinal lymph nodes, with fluorodeoxyglucose accumulation in those nodes suggesting breast cancer metastases. Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration of a mediastinal lymph node revealed noncaseous epithelioid granuloma. Due to a history of uveitis and elevated soluble interleukin 2 receptor, lymphadenopathy due to sarcoidosis and stage IIA breast cancer were diagnosed. Right partial mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection were performed after preoperative chemotherapy. No exacerbation of sarcoidosis symptoms has been observed during treatment. Conclusion We report a case of breast cancer in which sarcoidosis could be diagnosed based on endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration, a history of uveitis, and elevated soluble interleukin 2 receptor despite fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography suggesting multiple lymph node metastases. This report emphasizes the importance of differential diagnosis of lymph node involvements in cancer patients.
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- Yuka Oride
- Department of Breast Surgery, JA Hiroshima General Hospital, 1-3-3 Jigozen, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, 738-8503, Japan
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- Department of Breast Surgery, JA Hiroshima General Hospital, 1-3-3 Jigozen, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, 738-8503, Japan.,Department of Breast Oncology, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Cancer Center, 3-1-1 Notame, Minami-ku, Fukuoka, 811-1395, Japan
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- Department of Breast Surgery, JA Hiroshima General Hospital, 1-3-3 Jigozen, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, 738-8503, Japan
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- Department of Breast Surgery, JA Hiroshima General Hospital, 1-3-3 Jigozen, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, 738-8503, Japan
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- Department of Breast Surgery, JA Hiroshima General Hospital, 1-3-3 Jigozen, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, 738-8503, Japan.
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, JA Hiroshima General Hospital, 1-3-3 Jigozen, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, 738-8503, Japan
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- Section of Pathological Research and Laboratory, JA Hiroshima General Hospital, 1-3-3 Jigozen, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, 738-8503, Japan
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- Suzugamine Imanaka Clinic, 4-2-31, Inokuchi, Nishi-ku, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, 733-0842, Japan
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Scano V, Fois AG, Manca A, Balata F, Zinellu A, Chessa C, Pirina P, Paliogiannis P. Role of EBUS-TBNA in Non-Neoplastic Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy: Review of Literature. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12020512. [PMID: 35204602 PMCID: PMC8871250 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12020512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Mediastinal lymphadenopathy is a condition in which one or more mediastinal lymph nodes are enlarged for malignant or benign causes, generally more than 10 mm. For a long time, the only way to approach the mediastinum was surgery, while in last decades endoscopic techniques gained their role in neoplastic diseases. At the present time, EBUS is the technique of choice for studying the mediastinum in the suspicion of cancer, while there are not strong indications in guidelines for the study of benign mediastinal lymphadenopathy. We reviewed the literature, looking for evidence of the role of EBUS in the diagnostics of non-neoplastic mediastinal lymphadenopathy, with special regard for granulomatous disease, both infectious and non-infectious. EBUS is a reliable alternative to surgery in non-neoplastic mediastinal lymphadenopathy, even if more evidence is needed for granulomatous diseases other than tuberculosis and sarcoidosis.
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- Valentina Scano
- Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (A.G.F.); (A.M.); (F.B.); (P.P.); (P.P.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-340-926-5637
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (A.G.F.); (A.M.); (F.B.); (P.P.); (P.P.)
- Unit of Respiratory Diseases, University Hospital Sassari (AOU), 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (A.G.F.); (A.M.); (F.B.); (P.P.); (P.P.)
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (A.G.F.); (A.M.); (F.B.); (P.P.); (P.P.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy;
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- Postgraduate School in Hospital Pharmacy, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy;
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (A.G.F.); (A.M.); (F.B.); (P.P.); (P.P.)
- Unit of Respiratory Diseases, University Hospital Sassari (AOU), 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (A.G.F.); (A.M.); (F.B.); (P.P.); (P.P.)
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Effect of Needle Size on Diagnosis of Sarcoidosis with Endobronchial Ultrasound-guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Ann Am Thorac Soc 2022; 19:279-290. [PMID: 35103562 DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.202103-366oc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Background: Sarcoidosis is a multisystem disease characterized by noncaseating granulomatous inflammation that most commonly involves the lungs. Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) has become an invaluable tool in the assessment of patients with mediastinal and/or hilar lymphadenopathy. Objective: It has been hypothesized that use of the larger 19-gauge (G) needle with EBUS-TBNA improves diagnostic sensitivity in sarcoidosis. However, it is unclear whether the existing literature supports this supposition. Data Sources: A literature search of Embase and Medline was performed by two reviewers. Included articles were evaluated for bias using the QUADAS-2 tool. Data Extraction: For quantitative analysis, we performed a meta-analysis using a binary random-effects model to determine pooled sensitivity. Subgroup analysis was performed based on needle size, use of rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE), study design, and prevalence of sarcoidosis in study group. Synthesis: Sixty-five studies with a total of 4,242 patients were included in the meta-analysis. Overall pooled sensitivity for diagnosis of sarcoidosis was 83.99% (95% confidence interval [CI], 81.22-86.53) among all studies. The 19G subgroup had a significantly higher sensitivity (93.73%; 95% CI, 89.72-97.74%; I2 = 0.00%; P < 0.01) compared with the 21G subgroup (84.61%; 95% CI, 78.80-90.42%; I2 = 69.83%), 22G subgroup (84.07%; 95% CI, 80.90-87.24%; I2 = 85.21%) or unspecified 21G/22G subgroup (78.85%; 95% CI, 70.81-86.90%; I2 = 84.47%). There were no significant differences with use of ROSE or prevalence of sarcoidosis or by study design. Conclusions: The use of 19G needles during EBUS-TBNA had the highest diagnostic sensitivity based on available studies. Further randomized controlled trials using 19G needles should be considered in patients with suspected sarcoidosis.
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Kalchiem-Dekel O, Hossain S, Gauran C, Beattie JA, Husta BC, Lee RP, Chawla M. An evolving role for endobronchial ultrasonography in the intensive care unit. J Thorac Dis 2021; 13:5183-5194. [PMID: 34527358 PMCID: PMC8411164 DOI: 10.21037/jtd-2019-ipicu-09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) bronchoscopy is an established minimally-invasive modality for visualization, characterization, and guidance of sampling of paratracheal and parabronchial structures and tissues. In the intensive care unit (ICU), rapidly obtaining an accurate diagnosis is paramount to the management of critically ill patients. In some instances, diagnosing and confirming terminal illness in a critically ill patient provides needed closure for patients and their loved ones. Currently available data on feasibility, safety, and yield of EBUS bronchoscopy in critically ill patients is based on single center experiences. These data suggest that in select ICU patients convex and radial probe-EBUS bronchoscopy can serve as useful tools in the evaluation of mediastinal lymphadenopathy, central airway obstruction, pulmonary embolism, and peripheral lung lesions. Barriers to the use of EBUS bronchoscopy in the ICU include: (I) requirement for dedicated equipment, prolonged procedure time, and bronchoscopy team expertise that may not be available; (II) applicability to a limited number of patients and conditions in the ICU; and (III) technical difficulty related to the relatively large outer diameter of the convex probe-EBUS bronchoscope and an increased risk for adverse cardiopulmonary consequences due to intermittent obstruction of the artificial airway. While the prospects for EBUS bronchoscopy in critically ill patients appear promising, judicious patient selection in combination with bronchoscopy team expertise are of utmost importance when considering performance of EBUS bronchoscopy in the ICU setting.
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- Or Kalchiem-Dekel
- Section of Interventional Pulmonology, Pulmonary Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Section of Interventional Pulmonology, Pulmonary Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Section of Interventional Pulmonology, Pulmonary Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Section of Interventional Pulmonology, Pulmonary Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Section of Interventional Pulmonology, Pulmonary Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Section of Interventional Pulmonology, Pulmonary Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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Akram MJ, Khalid U, Abu Bakar M, Butt FM, Ashraf MB. Sarcoidosis: epidemiology, characteristics, and outcomes over 10 years - a single-center study in Pakistan. Expert Rev Respir Med 2021; 16:133-143. [PMID: 34402372 DOI: 10.1080/17476348.2021.1924062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Background: Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous inflammatory disease which remains under-diagnosed in a tuberculosis endemic region such as Pakistan.Rationale: To determine the distribution, clinical characteristics, diagnostic and treatment modalities and the disease course in the Pakistani population.Methods: A cross-sectional review of sarcoidosis patients from Jan-1,2010 to Dec-31,2019 was done. Multivariable logistic and cox-regression models were used to identify the independent risk-factors associated with disease relapse. Kaplan-Meier curves were used to assess the DFS.Results: 222 patients, with mean age 44 ± 12 years, predominantly females (57.7%) and mean BMI 29 ± 6 were diagnosed sarcoidosis. Significant co-morbidities affected 36.5%, 90% were nonsmokers, and 50.3% belonged to moderate SES. Total 178 (80.2%) were symptomatic with 115 (51.8%) having multi-organ involvement. Stage-I radiological disease was predominant (52.5%). Histopathological diagnosis was obtained in 161 (72.5%) patients. Out of 113 mediastinal lymph-nodes, NNGI was present in 99, with highest yield in Station-07 (68.6%). Treatment was instituted in 108/178 (60.7%) symptomatic patients with steroids alone and in 26 (14.6%) with S+IS, with better clinical and radiological response duration in patients receiving steroid monotherapy (p-values=0.01 and 0.001,respectively, along with overall higher survival time (p-value = 0.04). Risk factors identified for relapse included high SES (AOR5.52;95%CI(1.10-28.40),0.04), steroid monotherapy (AOR0.22; 95%CI(0.10-0.87),0.03), symptomatic response after one year (AOR3.40; 95%CI(1.02-11.10),0.04), and radiological response duration (AOR1.10; 95%CI(1.05-1.20),0.04).Conclusion: Sarcoidosis is a dynamic disease with a variable clinical and geographical spectrum but good overall prognosis.
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- Muhammad Junaid Akram
- Department of Internal Medicine, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Cancer Registry and Clinical Data Management, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Pulmonology & Critical Care Medicine, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Lahore, Pakistan
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Sarcoidosis or cancer? That is the question. Respir Med Case Rep 2021; 33:101426. [PMID: 34401272 PMCID: PMC8348150 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2021.101426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Revised: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Sarcoidosis is a granulomatous inflammatory disease of unknown etiology. Sarcoid like granuloma may develop concurrently or following cancer. Detection of granuloma in mediastinal lymph nodes biopsy in patient with pulmonary nodules may be a concern for undiagnosed lung cancer. Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is a diagnostic modality of choice for the lung lesions. We discussed A 71-year-old man with history of chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), who presented with a lung nodule and mediastinal lymphadenopathies. The nodule was 9.9 mm when detected and his endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial fine needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) of lymph nodes in station 7 & 4R showed normal lymph node structure. Two years later, his surveillance chest CT scan indicated an increase in the size of the nodule to 15 mm, and PET/CT showed Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) avid nodule & mediastinal Lymph nodes. He complained of Shortness of breath after 2–3 climbs of stairs, without any history of cough or fever. He quit cigarette smoking recently and smoked 50 pack years before. He underwent another set of EBUS and was referred for sarcoidosis treatment due to finding non-necrotizing granuloma in 4L and 11L lymph nodes. The patient also underwent another biopsy of the nodule concerning the possibility of cancer sarcoid syndrome. A poorly differentiated lung adenocarcinoma positive for GATA3, positive for P63 and CK7, TTF-1 was reported. Concurrent lung cancer and granulomatous reaction in mediastinal lymph nodes are being reported more often. Recent studies have shown a better survival of patients with diagnosis of cancer and granulomatous findings of sarcoidosis. Performing lung biopsy from any nodular lesion in a patient with sarcoidosis is essential for the differential diagnosis and early therapeutic measures.
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Agrawal S, Goel AD, Gupta N, Lohiya A, Gonuguntla HK. Diagnostic utility of endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) features in differentiating malignant and benign lymph nodes - A systematic review and meta-analysis. Respir Med 2020; 171:106097. [PMID: 32805534 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2020.106097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2020] [Revised: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND EBUS is being widely used today for echolocation of lymph nodes for FNAC. We present a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the diagnostic accuracy of EBUS characteristics of lymph nodes in diagnosing malignancy. METHODS A systematic search of published literature was undertaken using databases like PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, Google Scholar and Researchgate. Those studies reporting any endobronchial ultrasonography features of malignant lymph nodes like size, margins, echogenicity, shape, central hilar structure (CHS), coagulation necrosis sign (CNS) or color power doppler index (CPDI) were included for review. Random effects model was used to calculate pooled sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative likelihood ratios (LR), and diagnostic odds ratio (DOR). The review protocol was registered with the International prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO registration no. CRD42019117716). RESULTS 992 articles were retrieved of which 542 articles were evaluated in detail and finally 29 articles met the inclusion criteria. All EBUS features except CPDI showed a statistically significant area under the SROC curve. CNS showed highest area under the SROC curve [0.81 (SE: 0.09)] with maximum pooled specificity [0.93, 95%CI: 0.92-0.94], maximum pooled LR+ [5.12, 95%CI: 2.56-10.2] and DOR [9.23, 95%CI 3.85-22.15]. Maximum sensitivity was seen for CHS 0.91 [95%CI: 0.90-0.92]. CONCLUSION EBUS features have the potential to help in more precise location of a malignant lymph node thereby helping in increasing the diagnostic yield. However, high diagnostic accuracy of various EBUS features can currently only be said to supplement tissue diagnosis.
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- Sumita Agrawal
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Medipulse Hospital, Jodhpur, India
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- Department of Community Medicine and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India.
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Preventive Oncology, Super Speciality Cancer Institute & Hospital, Lucknow, India
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- Lead - Division of Interventional Pulmonology, Yashoda Superspeciality Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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Crouser ED, Maier LA, Wilson KC, Bonham CA, Morgenthau AS, Patterson KC, Abston E, Bernstein RC, Blankstein R, Chen ES, Culver DA, Drake W, Drent M, Gerke AK, Ghobrial M, Govender P, Hamzeh N, James WE, Judson MA, Kellermeyer L, Knight S, Koth LL, Poletti V, Raman SV, Tukey MH, Westney GE. Diagnosis and Detection of Sarcoidosis. An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2020; 201:e26-e51. [PMID: 32293205 PMCID: PMC7159433 DOI: 10.1164/rccm.202002-0251st] [Citation(s) in RCA: 478] [Impact Index Per Article: 119.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background: The diagnosis of sarcoidosis is not standardized but is based on three major criteria: a compatible clinical presentation, finding nonnecrotizing granulomatous inflammation in one or more tissue samples, and the exclusion of alternative causes of granulomatous disease. There are no universally accepted measures to determine if each diagnostic criterion has been satisfied; therefore, the diagnosis of sarcoidosis is never fully secure. Methods: Systematic reviews and, when appropriate, meta-analyses were performed to summarize the best available evidence. The evidence was appraised using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach and then discussed by a multidisciplinary panel. Recommendations for or against various diagnostic tests were formulated and graded after the expert panel weighed desirable and undesirable consequences, certainty of estimates, feasibility, and acceptability. Results: The clinical presentation, histopathology, and exclusion of alternative diagnoses were summarized. On the basis of the available evidence, the expert committee made 1 strong recommendation for baseline serum calcium testing, 13 conditional recommendations, and 1 best practice statement. All evidence was very low quality. Conclusions: The panel used systematic reviews of the evidence to inform clinical recommendations in favor of or against various diagnostic tests in patients with suspected or known sarcoidosis. The evidence and recommendations should be revisited as new evidence becomes available.
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Abedini A, Razavi F, Mehravaran H, Toutkaboni MP, Kashefizadeh A, Emami H, Kazempour-Dizaji M, Farahani M, Kiani A. Identification of Sonographic Features for Predicting Benign Versus Malignant Mediastinal or Hilar Lymph Nodes Using Endobronchial Ultrasound. Oman Med J 2020; 35:e112. [PMID: 32405434 PMCID: PMC7199125 DOI: 10.5001/omj.2020.30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2019] [Accepted: 07/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Objectives In countries with a high prevalence of tuberculosis, such as Iran, the differentiation of malignant from non-malignant tumors is crucial. We attempted to find a reliable model in determining malignant nodes by investigating the sonographic characteristics of lymph nodes (LNs). Methods In this prospective study, the morphologic characteristics of LNs, including size, shape, vascular pattern, echogenicity, margin, coagulation necrosis sign, calcification, and central hilar structure, which had been obtained during endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration, were compared with the final pathology results. Results We examined 253 LNs from 93 patients. Round shape, non-hilar vascular pattern, heterogeneous echogenicity, hyperechogenicity, distinct margin, and the existence of necrosis signs were significantly higher in malignant nodes. On the other hand, the existence of calcification, as well as the presence of central hilar structure, were highly suggestive of benign nodes (p < 0.050). Multivariate logistic regression revealed that size > 1 cm, heterogeneous echogenicity, hyperechogenicity, the existence of necrosis signs, and the lack of central hilar structure are independent predictive factors for malignancy. The accuracy of each of the aforementioned characteristics are 42.3%, 71.5%, 71.9%, 73.5%, and 65.6%, respectively. Of 74 malignant LNs, 100% had at least one of these independent factors. Conclusions The morphological features of LNs based on endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration can play a role in predicting malignancy.
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- Atefeh Abedini
- Chronic Respiratory Diseases Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chronic Respiratory Diseases Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chronic Respiratory Diseases Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Respiratory Diseases Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chronic Respiratory Diseases Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Tobacco Prevention and Control Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Mycobacteriology Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Departemant of Interventional Pulmonology, Tracheal Diseases Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences,Tehran, Iran
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- Tracheal Diseases Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Pattnaik B, Sryma PB, Mittal S, Agrawal A, Guleria R, Madan K. MicroRNAs in pulmonary sarcoidosis: A systematic review. Respir Investig 2020; 58:232-238. [PMID: 32305227 DOI: 10.1016/j.resinv.2020.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2019] [Revised: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Sarcoidosis is a multisystemic granulomatous disorder of unknown etiology. Diagnosis of sarcoidosis is made by correlating clinical and radiological features along with the histopathological demonstration of non-necrotizing granulomas in tissue samples. Diagnosis is often challenging as the clinical profile may mimic other granulomatous disorders, including infections, inflammatory diseases, and lymphoid malignancies. Differentiation from tuberculosis is especially crucial in endemic regions where exclusion of mediastinal tuberculosis is necessary before any immunosuppressant treatment can be initiated for symptomatic sarcoidosis. Identification of biomarkers, which can aid in diagnosis as well as prognosis, can be helpful in clinical decision making. MicroRNAs are small non-coding regulatory RNAs that serve as post-transcriptional regulators of gene expression and have been studied as emerging biomarkers in many other respiratory diseases, including lung cancer, asthma, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In the context of sarcoidosis, miRNA expression has been studied in the lungs, lymph nodes, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, and peripheral blood mononuclear cells. A comprehensive search of the PubMed database was performed by two authors independently, and relevant studies were retrieved for review. This systematic review summarizes the current information on miRNAs in sarcoidosis, the biological mechanisms involved in CD4+ T-helper 1 and macrophage polarization, and the use of exhaled breath condensate as an alternative, noninvasive and potential source of miRNAs.
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- Bijay Pattnaik
- Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India
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- Centre of Excellence in Asthma and Lung Disease, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India.
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Shin HJ, Kim MS, Kho BG, Park HY, Kim TO, Park CK, Oh IJ, Kim YI, Kim YC, Choi YD, Lim SC. Delayed diagnosis of lung cancer due to misdiagnosis as worsening of sarcoidosis: a case report. BMC Pulm Med 2020; 20:71. [PMID: 32199453 PMCID: PMC7085152 DOI: 10.1186/s12890-020-1105-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2018] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The concurrence of sarcoidosis and primary lung cancer is very rare. We report a very rare case with a delayed diagnosis of primary lung cancer due to its misdiagnosis as worsening of pulmonary sarcoidosis. CASE PRESENTATION A 68-year-old man presented to the outpatient department for evaluation of a mass in the right hilar area with lymphadenopathies in subcarinal and both interlobar areas on chest computed tomography (CT). Sufficient core samples were obtained from subcarinal and bilateral interlobar lymph nodes using endobronchial ultrasonography (EBUS) guided transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA). EBUS could not reach the right hilar lymph node due to its high angle. The pathologic findings were consistent with sarcoidosis. After 5 months, chest CT revealed aggravation of the right upper paratracheal lymphadenopathy. Assuming worsening of sarcoidosis, he was prescribed an oral corticosteroid for 5 months. However, follow-up chest CT showed a newly developed right lower paratracheal lymphadenopathy and worsening right hilar lymphadenopathy. Bronchoscopy and EBUS were performed once again. Transbronchial lung biopsy from the right upper lobe and EBUS-TBNA from the right lower paratracheal lymph node revealed adenocarcinoma from the lung. CONCLUSIONS Although coexistence of sarcoidosis and lung cancer is very rare, the clinician should consider the possibility of accompanying lung cancer in sarcoidosis patients who are not responding to initial corticosteroid therapy.
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- Hong-Joon Shin
- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
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Miyata J, Ogawa T, Tagami Y, Sato T, Nagayama M, Hirano T, Kameyama N, Fukunaga K, Kawana A, Inoue T. Serum soluble interleukin-2 receptor level is a predictive marker for EBUS-TBNA-based diagnosis of sarcoidosis. SARCOIDOSIS VASCULITIS AND DIFFUSE LUNG DISEASES 2020; 37:8-16. [PMID: 33093764 PMCID: PMC7569541 DOI: 10.36141/svdld.v37i1.8313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Background: Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is a widely available diagnostic tool for suspected stage I/II sarcoidosis. Combination of EBUS-TBNA and transbronchial lung biopsy (TBLB) has been proposed as diagnostic procedure in clinical settings. Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic yield of combined EBUS-TBNA and TBLB and identify the markers correlated with a high diagnostic rate. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the data of 37 patients with suspected stage I/II sarcoidosis with enlarged hilar or mediastinal lymph nodes on computed tomography (CT) images. These patients had been scheduled to undergo EBUS-TBNA and TBLB. Serum levels of sarcoidosis markers (angiotensin-converting enzyme [ACE], soluble interleukin-2 receptor [sIL-2R], and lysozyme), CT findings, and examination techniques were evaluated as predictive markers for diagnosis. Results: Of the 37 patients, 32 had undergone both EBUS-TBNA and TBLB, while the remaining 5 patients had only undergone EBUS-TBNA. The diagnosis was confirmed by TBLB in 16 of the 32 patients (50.0%), EBUS-TBNA in 31 of the 37 patients (83.8%), and combined TBLB and EBUS-TBNA in all patients (100.0%). The serum level of sIL-2R, but not that of ACE or lysozyme, was correlated with successful diagnosis by EBUS-TBNA. Conclusion: In patients with stage I/II sarcoidosis, the serum level of sIL-2R is a promising and useful marker for predicting the diagnosis by EBUS-TBNA and reducing the burden of additional TBLB and its possible complications. (Sarcoidosis Vasc Diffuse Lung Dis 2020; 37 (1): 8-16)
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- Jun Miyata
- Division of Infectious Diseases and Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, National Defense Medical College, Saitama, Japan.,Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Sano Kosei General Hospital, Sano, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Sano Kosei General Hospital, Sano, Tochigi, Japan.,Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Infectious Diseases and Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, National Defense Medical College, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Sano Kosei General Hospital, Sano, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Sano Kosei General Hospital, Sano, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Sano Kosei General Hospital, Sano, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Sano Kosei General Hospital, Sano, Tochigi, Japan
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Infectious Diseases and Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, National Defense Medical College, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Sano Kosei General Hospital, Sano, Tochigi, Japan
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Jacob M, Bastos HN, Mota PC, Melo N, Cunha R, Pereira JM, Guimarães S, Souto Moura C, Morais A. Diagnostic yield and safety of transbronchial cryobiopsy in sarcoidosis. ERJ Open Res 2019; 5:00203-2019. [PMID: 31649951 PMCID: PMC6801217 DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00203-2019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Introduction Transbronchial lung cryobiopsy (TBLC) is an endoscopic technique proven to be useful in diagnostic approach to interstitial lung disease (ILD), but its role in sarcoidosis is not fully established. The aim of the present study was to assess the diagnostic yield of TBLC in sarcoidosis and its safety profile. Methods Retrospective analysis of patients, evaluated in a tertiary hospital ILD outpatient clinic, who underwent TBLC in the diagnostic work-up. TBLC was performed in accordance with the 2018 expert statement from the Cryobiopsy Working Group. Results 32 patients were included (mean±sd age 47.7±12.6 years, 59.4% male) and divided into three groups: highly likely sarcoidosis (n=21), possible sarcoidosis (n=6) and unlikely sarcoidosis (n=5). A mean of 2.8±0.8 TBLCs were performed. The definitive diagnosis was established by TBLC in 20 out of 27 patients with suspected sarcoidosis. Two patients were diagnosed with sarcoidosis by other methods performed afterwards. TBLC leaded to other diagnosis as well, such as fungal infection (n=1), hypersensitivity pneumonitis (n=1) and silicosis (n=3), making the diagnostic yield for suspected sarcoidosis of TBLC of 92.6%. TBLC was also able to show compatible histological features in five patients whom sarcoidosis was not previously considered. The complications reported overall were pneumothorax in five (15.6%) patients and moderate bleeding in one (3.1%) case. Conclusion In this cohort, TBLC was a safe, reliable and useful procedure in sarcoidosis diagnosis. These results suggest that TBLC can be used successfully in those cases where a definitive diagnosis could not be reached with the usual and less-invasive diagnostic tools. TBLC is a safe procedure with a high diagnostic yield in patients with a prior suspicion of sarcoidosis. Moreover, it can diagnose atypical cases in which previous methods are inconclusive.http://bit.ly/2KWJxLG
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- Maria Jacob
- Pulmonology Dept, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Porto, Portugal
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- Pulmonology Dept, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Porto, Portugal.,Faculty of Medicine of Porto University, Porto, Portugal.,IBMC/i3S - Institute for Molecular and Cell Biology/Institute for Research and Innovation in Health, Porto, Portugal
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- Pulmonology Dept, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Porto, Portugal.,Faculty of Medicine of Porto University, Porto, Portugal
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- Pulmonology Dept, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Porto, Portugal
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- Faculty of Medicine of Porto University, Porto, Portugal.,Radiology Dept, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Porto, Portugal
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- Faculty of Medicine of Porto University, Porto, Portugal.,Radiology Dept, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Porto, Portugal
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- Faculty of Medicine of Porto University, Porto, Portugal.,Pathology Dept, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Porto, Portugal
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- Faculty of Medicine of Porto University, Porto, Portugal.,Pathology Dept, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Porto, Portugal
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- Pulmonology Dept, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Porto, Portugal.,Faculty of Medicine of Porto University, Porto, Portugal.,IBMC/i3S - Institute for Molecular and Cell Biology/Institute for Research and Innovation in Health, Porto, Portugal
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Pedro C, Melo N, Novais E Bastos H, Magalhães A, Fernandes G, Martins N, Morais A, Caetano Mota P. Role of Bronchoscopic Techniques in the Diagnosis of Thoracic Sarcoidosis. J Clin Med 2019; 8:E1327. [PMID: 31466346 PMCID: PMC6780968 DOI: 10.3390/jcm8091327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2019] [Revised: 08/04/2019] [Accepted: 08/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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The diagnosis of sarcoidosis relies on clinical and radiological presentation, evidence of non-caseating granulomas in histopathology and exclusion of alternative causes of granulomatous inflammation. Currently, a proper diagnosis, with a high level of confidence, is considered as key to the appropriate diagnosis and management of the disease. In this sense, this review aims to provide a brief overview on the role of bronchoscopy in the diagnosis of thoracic sarcoidosis, incorporating newer techniques to establish, including endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA), endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA), transesophageal ultrasound-guided needle aspiration with the use of an echo bronchoscope (EUS-B-FNA) and transbronchial lung cryobiopsy (TBLC). Most of the literature reports the diagnostic superiority of endosonographic techniques, such as EBUS-TBNA alone or in combination with EUS-FNA, over conventional bronchoscopic modalities in diagnosing Scadding stages I and II of the disease. Moreover, TBLC may be considered a useful and safe diagnostic tool for thoracic sarcoidosis, overcoming some limitations of transbronchial lung biopsy (TBLB), avoiding more invasive modalities and being complementary to endosonographic procedures such as EBUS-TBNA.
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- Cecília Pedro
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Prof Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal.
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- Department of Pulmonology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Alameda Prof Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Prof Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
- Department of Pulmonology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Alameda Prof Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
- Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S), University of Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Pulmonology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Alameda Prof Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Prof Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
- Department of Pulmonology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Alameda Prof Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Prof Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
- Department of Pulmonology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Alameda Prof Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
- Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S), University of Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Prof Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
- Department of Pulmonology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Alameda Prof Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Prof Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
- Department of Pulmonology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Alameda Prof Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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Di Felice C, Young B, Matta M. Comparison of specimen adequacy and diagnostic accuracy of a 25-gauge and 22-gauge needle in endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration. J Thorac Dis 2019; 11:3643-3649. [PMID: 31559072 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2019.04.20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Background Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is the preferred diagnostic modality for sampling mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes (LNs). The conventional needle used for sampling is either a 21-gauge (21G) or 22-gauge (22G). A 25-gauge (25G) needle has recently been introduced with little known regarding its efficacy. Methods A retrospective study was conducted on patients referred for EBUS-TBNA who had LNs sampled using a 25G or 22G needle. A propensity score matching analysis was performed. After matching the groups, each LN was assessed for adequacy and final diagnosis. Non-diagnostic and benign lymphoid specimens were compared with repeat biopsy findings or long-term clinical and radiological follow-up. Results A total of 158 LNs were included. An adequate sample was obtained in 92.4% (73/79) in the 25G group and 92.4% (73/79) in the 22G group (P=1). The 25G group diagnosed benign lymphoid tissue in 82.3% (65/79), granuloma in 7.6% (6/79) and malignancy in 2.5% (2/79). Six lymph nodes in the 25G group were non-diagnostic (7.6%). The 22G group diagnosed benign lymphoid tissue in 83.5% (66/79), granuloma in 3.8% (3/79) and malignancy in 5.1% (4/79). Six lymph nodes in the 22G group were non-diagnostic (7.6%). The sensitivity, specificity, negative predictive value (NPV) and diagnostic accuracy in the 25G group was 88.9% (95% CI, 51.8-99.7%), 100% (95% CI, 92.1-100%), 97.8% (95% CI, 87.6-99.7%) and 98.2% (95% CI, 90.1-100%), respectively. The sensitivity, specificity, NPV and diagnostic accuracy in the 22G group was 77.8% (95% CI, 40-97.2%), 100% (95% CI, 86.8-100%), 92.9% (95% CI, 79.3-97.8%) and 94.3% (95% CI, 80.8-99.3%), respectively. The 25G and 22G group were comparable in diagnostic accuracy (P=0.7). Conclusions The 25G and 22G needle achieve comparable specimen adequacy and diagnostic accuracy in EBUS-TBNA.
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- Christopher Di Felice
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Diagnostic of mediastinal lymphadenopathy in extrathoracic cancer: A place for EBUS-TBNA in real life practice? Respir Med Res 2019; 75:1-4. [PMID: 31235451 DOI: 10.1016/j.resmer.2019.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2019] [Revised: 03/06/2019] [Accepted: 03/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Mediastinal lymphadenopathy in patients with extrathoracic malignancy is common. To obtain tissue proof of metastatic spread, EBUS-TBNA is an alternative to mediastinoscopy or thoracoscopy, but there are limited data about its diagnostic performance. The aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic accuracy of EBUS-TBNA for the evaluation of mediastinal lymphadenopathy in patients with extrathoracic cancers. METHODS We performed a multicenter retrospective study based on an online questionnaire to collect data from January 2011 to December 2012 in all patients with proven extrathoracic malignancy (current or past) and suspected mediastinal lymph node metastases who underwent EBUS-TBNA for diagnosis. RESULTS Hundred and eighty-five patients were included. Extrathoracic malignancies observed were urological (43), breast (35), gastrointestinal (33), head and neck (30), melanoma (11), lymphoma (6), and others (27). EBUS-TBNA confirmed malignancy in 93 patients (50.3%): concordant metastases in 67 (36.2%); new lung cancer in 25 (13.5%); and 1 unidentified cancer. The diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, negative predictive value, and positive predictive value were respectively 54.6%, 68.4%, 100%, 53.3%, and 100%. CONCLUSION Mediastinoscopy remain the reference, but EBUS-TBNA may be considered as first line investigation in patients with suspected mediastinal lymph node metastases and extrathoracic malignancy. It prevented a surgical procedure in 50.3% of patients.
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Trisolini R, Baughman RP, Spagnolo P, Culver DA. Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration in sarcoidosis: Beyond the diagnostic yield. Respirology 2019; 24:531-542. [PMID: 30912244 DOI: 10.1111/resp.13537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2019] [Revised: 02/07/2019] [Accepted: 03/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is the commonly used technique for pathological confirmation of clinically suspected sarcoidosis, mostly owing to its consistently high success rate in the detection of granulomas. However, other possible advantages, which are less appreciated and often poorly studied, may also contribute to the wider use of EBUS-TBNA in the future. These advantages include refinement of differential diagnoses through the study of lymph node characteristics during B-mode examination; reduction of complications associated with bronchoscopy, as well as improved triage of the specimen for ancillary studies with the use of rapid on-site evaluation; optimization of the quality of the sample through the selection of a target area for biopsy with minimal vascularity and absence of calcifications by using the colour Doppler and the B-mode; and prediction of the presence of extensive lymph node fibrosis by using the strain elastography module. Yet, limitations and possible clinical drawbacks should also be acknowledged. Indeed, due to the lack of specificity of the pathology findings in EBUS-derived samples, the diagnosis of sarcoidosis is one of the exclusion and should remain essentially clinical. The external validity of EBUS-TBNA results in sarcoidosis is questionable, as they mainly derive from studies in populations with a high disease prevalence. Finally, the risk exists that the low morbidity and high diagnostic yield of EBUS-TBNA may lead to its overuse in patients with clinical/radiological findings specific enough to secure a clinical diagnosis of sarcoidosis.
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- Rocco Trisolini
- Interventional Pulmonology Unit, Policlinico Sant'Orsola, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Section of Respiratory Diseases, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Tone M, Awano N, Inomata M, Kuse N, Jo T, Yoshimura H, Furuhata Y, Takemura T, Kumasaka T, Izumo T. The combination of EBUS-TBNA and the PAB antibody led to a successful treatment for lung cancer in a patient with asymptomatic sarcoidosis mimicking nodal metastasis. Respir Med Case Rep 2018; 25:296-299. [PMID: 30364678 PMCID: PMC6198119 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2018.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2018] [Accepted: 10/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Correct staging of lung cancer is important for the selection of the best therapy, but discriminating between lymphadenopathy from lung cancer and from sarcoidosis by imaging examinations is difficult. Additionally, distinguishing lymphadenopathy of sarcoidosis from sarcoid reactions which are sometimes caused by lung cancer is difficult on imaging and pathological findings. A 73-year-old woman was diagnosed as lung cancer clinical T1bN3M0 stage ШB based on false-positive 18F-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose positron emission tomography uptake. Because the effects of chemotherapy were different between the lymphadenopathy and the primary lesion, endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) was performed and revealed sarcoidosis as the cause of the lymphadenopathy with using a specific monoclonal antibody against Propionibacterium acnes (PAB antibody). Accordingly, the stage was changed to clinical T1bN0M0 stage ІA, for which radical operation was performed. EBUS-TBNA should be performed aggressively when the effect of chemotherapy is different between lymphadenopathies and other lesions, and the PAB antibody can help to discriminate between sarcoidosis and sarcoid reactions caused by lung cancer. The combination of EBUS-TBNA and the PAB antibody is expected to be valuable in the definitive diagnosis of a lymphadenopathy for the staging of lung cancer.
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- Mari Tone
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Japanese Red Cross Medical Center, 4-1-22 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8935, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Japanese Red Cross Medical Center, 4-1-22 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8935, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Japanese Red Cross Medical Center, 4-1-22 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8935, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Japanese Red Cross Medical Center, 4-1-22 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8935, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Japanese Red Cross Medical Center, 4-1-22 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8935, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Japanese Red Cross Medical Center, 4-1-22 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8935, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Japanese Red Cross Medical Center, 4-1-22 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8935, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Japanese Red Cross Medical Center, 4-1-22 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8935, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Japanese Red Cross Medical Center, 4-1-22 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8935, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Japanese Red Cross Medical Center, 4-1-22 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8935, Japan
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Lin CK, Yu KL, Chang LY, Fan HJ, Wen YF, Ho CC. Differentiating malignant and benign lymph nodes using endobronchial ultrasound elastography. J Formos Med Assoc 2018; 118:436-443. [PMID: 30007831 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2018.06.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2018] [Revised: 06/19/2018] [Accepted: 06/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) elastography is a new technique that provides information on tissue compressibility during endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA). The purposes of this study were to evaluate the utility of EBUS elastography in differentiating malignant and benign mediastinal lymph nodes (LNs) and to explore the factors that influence its accuracy. METHODS A retrospective chart review of patients who underwent EBUS-TBNA from October 2016 to July 2017 was performed. EBUS with conventional B-mode features and elastographic patterns were compared with the final pathology results or clinical follow-up. We used the following EBUS elastographic patterns for classification: type 1, predominantly non-blue (green, yellow and red); type 2, part blue, part non-blue; type 3, predominantly blue. The potential impacts of the characteristics of LNs, the underlying lung diseases and obtaining fibrotic components from EBUS-TBNA specimens were evaluated relative to the accuracy of EBUS elastography. RESULTS A total of 206 LNs from 94 patients were retrospectively evaluated. In classifying type 1 as 'benign' and type 3 as 'malignant,' the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and diagnostic accuracy rate were 90.6, 82.6, 71.6, 94.7 and 85.2%, respectively. The EBUS elastographic patterns had higher diagnostic yields and negative predictive values than conventional B-mode features. Logistic regression analysis revealed that central necrosis was a factor that influenced the accuracy of elastography in malignant LNs. The fibrotic component within benign LNs could cause an incorrect elastographic pattern. CONCLUSION EBUS elastography is a valuable tool in discriminating benign and malignant mediastinal LNs.
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- Ching-Kai Lin
- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, HsinChu, Taiwan; Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, HsinChu, Taiwan; Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, HsinChu, Taiwan; Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, HsinChu, Taiwan; Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Chutung Branch, Chutung, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, HsinChu, Taiwan; Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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EBUS-TBNA Cytology Specimens are Predictive of Occupational Dust Exposure in Patients With Bilateral Mediastinal and Hilar Lymphadenopathy. J Occup Environ Med 2018; 60:880-885. [PMID: 29995650 DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000001388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to describe the cytological features of patients with significant occupational dust exposure presenting with benign bilateral mediastinal and hilar lymphadenopathy (BHL). METHODS A retrospective cohort study including patients undergoing EBUS-TBNA for investigation of benign BHL. Patient characteristics, dust exposure history, radiology, and cytology samples from EBUS-TBNA were assessed. RESULTS EBUS-TBNA cytology in patients with exposure showed a significant increase in the presence of birefringent fibers (60.7% vs 19.2%, P = 0.001) and intracellular carbon pigment (75.0% vs 28.9%, P = 0.001) compared with patients without exposure. The presence of these two features together yielded a sensitivity of 53.6% and a specificity of 88.5%. CONCLUSION In patients with BHL and a history of occupational dust exposure, the presence of birefringent fibers and intracellular carbon pigment in EBUS-TBNA cytology samples may assist in a diagnosis of lymphadenopathy due to occupational dust exposure.
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Spagnolo P, Rossi G, Trisolini R, Sverzellati N, Baughman RP, Wells AU. Pulmonary sarcoidosis. THE LANCET RESPIRATORY MEDICINE 2018; 6:389-402. [DOI: 10.1016/s2213-2600(18)30064-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 153] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2017] [Revised: 01/11/2018] [Accepted: 01/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Benzaquen S, Aragaki-Nakahodo AA. Bronchoscopic modalities to diagnose sarcoidosis. Curr Opin Pulm Med 2018; 23:433-438. [PMID: 28590291 DOI: 10.1097/mcp.0000000000000398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Several studies have investigated different bronchoscopic techniques to obtain tissue diagnosis in patients with suspected sarcoidosis when the diagnosis cannot be based on clinicoradiographic findings alone. In this review, we will describe the most recent and relevant evidence from different bronchoscopic modalities to diagnose sarcoidosis. RECENT FINDINGS Despite multiple available bronchoscopic modalities to procure tissue samples to diagnose sarcoidosis, the vast majority of evidence favors endobronchial ultrasound transbronchial needle aspiration to diagnose Scadding stages 1 and 2 sarcoidosis. Transbronchial lung cryobiopsy is a new technique that is mainly used to aid in the diagnosis of undifferentiated interstitial lung disease; however, we will discuss its potential use in sarcoidosis. SUMMARY This review illustrates the limited information about the different bronchoscopic techniques to aid in the diagnosis of pulmonary sarcoidosis. However, it demonstrates that the combination of available bronchoscopic techniques increases the diagnostic yield for suspected sarcoidosis.
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- Sadia Benzaquen
- Interventional Pulmonology, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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Basille D, Hybiak C, Dayen C, Toublanc B, Douadi Y, Francois G, Rault I, Andrejak C, Berna P, Jounieaux V. [Endobronchial ultrasound with transbronchial needle aspiration: Evaluation of clinical practice]. Rev Mal Respir 2018; 35:305-312. [PMID: 29395562 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmr.2017.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2016] [Accepted: 01/02/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Endobronchial ultrasound with transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) has undergone a large increase in France since 2007. The aim is to study the evolution of the indications for EBUS-TBNA in our region during the period 2008-2013. MATERIAL AND METHODS We conducted a retrospective observational study including all the patients who underwent an EBUS-TBNA procedure in Picardie from 2008 to 2013. The respective proportion for each indication was noted. RESULTS During the study period, 1036 EBUS-TBNA procedures were performed with a continuous increase in number (86 in 2008 versus 275 in 2013). We observed an increase in the proportion of procedures performed for a suspected diagnosis of sarcoidosis (OR=1.31; IC 95% [1.09-1.58]; P=0.005) and for the simultaneous diagnosis and staging of lung cancer (OR=1.12; IC 95% [1.02-1.24]; P=0.022). For the diagnosis of sarcoidosis, we observed an improvement in the diagnostic yield between the periods [2008-2010] and [2011-2013] (42.9% versus 72.5%). CONCLUSION A continuous increase in the number of EBUS-TBNA procedures was observed during the period 2008-2013. It was associated with a modification in practice with an increased proportion of procedures performed for the diagnosis of sarcoidosis.
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- D Basille
- Service de pneumologie et réanimation respiratoire, CHU Amiens-Picardie, 80054 Amiens cedex 1, France.
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- Service de pneumologie et réanimation respiratoire, CHU Amiens-Picardie, 80054 Amiens cedex 1, France
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- Service de pneumologie, maladies infectieuses et tropicales, centre hospitalier Saint-Quentin, 02321 Saint-Quentin, France
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- Service de pneumologie et réanimation respiratoire, CHU Amiens-Picardie, 80054 Amiens cedex 1, France
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- Service de pneumologie, maladies infectieuses et tropicales, centre hospitalier Saint-Quentin, 02321 Saint-Quentin, France
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- Service de pneumologie et réanimation respiratoire, CHU Amiens-Picardie, 80054 Amiens cedex 1, France
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- Service de pneumologie, maladies infectieuses et tropicales, centre hospitalier Saint-Quentin, 02321 Saint-Quentin, France
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- Service de pneumologie et réanimation respiratoire, CHU Amiens-Picardie, 80054 Amiens cedex 1, France
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- Service de chirurgie thoracique, CHU Amiens-Picardie, 80054 Amiens cedex 1, France
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- Service de pneumologie et réanimation respiratoire, CHU Amiens-Picardie, 80054 Amiens cedex 1, France
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Prasse A. The Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, and Treatment of Sarcoidosis. DEUTSCHES ARZTEBLATT INTERNATIONAL 2018; 113:565-74. [PMID: 27598883 DOI: 10.3238/arztebl.2016.0565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2015] [Revised: 05/09/2016] [Accepted: 05/09/2016] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Sarcoidosis is a granulomatous inflammatory disease of unknown cause. Its prevalence in Germany is approximately 46 per 100 000 persons. METHODS This article is based on pertinent publications retrieved by a selective search in PubMed. RESULTS A presumptive diagnosis of sarcoidosis is made in any patient with a granulomatous inflammation that is not explained by any other identifiable cause, such as an infection or foreign body. Non-caseating granulomas containing epithelioid cells are its histological hallmark. Recently developed diagnostic techniques, including positron emission tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, have made it easier to detect organ involvement and to assess the activity of the disease. The pattern of organ involvement varies from patient to patient. Many patients have a systemic inflammatory reaction with subfebrile or febrile temperatures, night sweats, weight loss, diminished physical reserve, and fatigue. Sarcoidosis often resolves spontaneously. Detection of organ involvement is not necessarily an indication for treatment, but treatment is clearly needed if there is symptomatic cardiac involvement or any involvement of the central nervous system. Oral corticosteroids are the first line of treatment. Their long-term use can cause serious complications. CONCLUSION The treatment of patients with sarcoidosis, particularly those with complicated disease courses, requires close collaboration of the primary care physician with a specialized interdisciplinary center.
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- Antje Prasse
- Clinic for Pneumology, Hannover Medical School; Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine (ITEM), Hannover; German Center for Lung Research, DZL BREATH, Hannover
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Biswas A, Wynne JP, Patel D, Weber M, Thakur S, Sriram PS. Comparison of the yield of 19-G eXcelon core needle to a 21-G EBUS needle during endobronchial ultrasound guided transbronchial needle aspiration of mediastinal lymph nodes for the detection of granulomas in cases of suspected sarcoidosis. J Thorac Dis 2017; 9:E864-E866. [PMID: 29221362 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2017.08.46] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Abhishek Biswas
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, Malcom Randall VA Hospital/North Florida-South Georgia Health System, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- University Scholars Program, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) form one of the most fascinating fields in pulmonary medicine. They also pose one of the greatest challenges for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment. Even within the recommended and warranted multidisciplinary approach, differentiating between one disease and another may lead to frustration, especially when proper lung tissue is not available for adequate pathological review. A surgical lung biopsy (SLB) might render enough tissue for histopathology, but this could come at the expense of high morbidity and even mortality, as in the case of usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP). Could bronchoscopy and its various techniques offer a safer and higher yield alternative? Since the very late 19th century, efforts have been made to better examine the airways, obtain tissue and treat various conditions. This resulted in the successive emergence of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), endobronchial and transbronchial forceps biopsies, until recently when transbronchial cryobiopsy surfaced as a nascent technique with much promise. The use of endobronchial ultrasound revolutionized the diagnosis and staging of lung cancer, while adding to the yield of other conditions such as sarcoidosis. Ongoing research, efforts and studies have continuously scrutinized the roles of various techniques in the approach to ILDs. For example, BAL seems to serve mostly to eliminate infection as an etiology or a complicating factor in the acute worsening of a fibrotic lung disease, while a predominant cellular component might be diagnostic, such as eosinophilia in eosinophilic lung disease, or lymphocytosis in hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP). On the other hand, endobronchial biopsy's (EBB) role appears limited to sarcoidosis. As for transbronchial biopsy by forceps, the small sample size and related artifact appear to be limiting factors in making an accurate diagnosis. Recently, however, the use of cryotherapy via employing a cryoprobe in obtaining transbronchial lung biopsies is unfolding into a refined interventional method which might transform indefinitely our approach to the pathological diagnosis of the various ILDs.
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- Jad Kebbe
- Department of Medicine, Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and Oklahoma City VA Medical Center, Oklahoma, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and Oklahoma City VA Medical Center, Oklahoma, USA
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Iijima Y, Sugiyama Y, Sawahata M, Nakayama M, Bando M. Clinical Features of Pulmonary Sarcoidosis Complicated by Lung Cancer. Intern Med 2017; 56:1957-1960. [PMID: 28768963 PMCID: PMC5577069 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.56.7047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2015] [Accepted: 11/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Objective For lung cancer complicated with sarcoidosis, there are no exact features that indicate whether lymphadenopathy is metastatic. This makes the validity of surgery uncertain for clinicians. The aim of this study was to clarify the clinical features of pulmonary sarcoidosis complicated by lung cancer, especially from the viewpoint of evaluating lymphadenopathy. Methods We retrospectively reviewed medical records from 2004 to 2013 at our institution, and 18 patients who were diagnosed with sarcoidosis and lung cancer were thus found to be eligible. We investigated the relationship between the clinical and pathological findings of their swollen lymph nodes. Results Of 18 patients, 11 conducted surgery, and the postoperative pathological evaluation of swollen lymph nodes was done in 8 of the patients. Postoperative N factor in all these patients was 0, even though lymphatic metastasis had been suspected preoperatively because of the unbalanced distribution of lymphadenopathy or the accumulation of fluorodeoxyglucose. Conclusion In patients with lung cancer complicated by sarcoidosis, the clinical assessment of the state of lymphadenopathy is difficult to make. However, as many of them tend to be benign, we suggest that surgical resection should be considered for a complete cure in the absence of any remote metastasis.
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- Yuki Iijima
- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Medicine, Jichi Medical University, Japan
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Medicine, Jichi Medical University, Japan
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Medicine, Jichi Medical University, Japan
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Medicine, Jichi Medical University, Japan
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Medicine, Jichi Medical University, Japan
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Conventional Transbronchial Needle Aspiration Versus Endobronchial Ultrasound-guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration, With or Without Rapid On-Site Evaluation, for the Diagnosis of Sarcoidosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol 2017; 24:48-58. [PMID: 27984385 DOI: 10.1097/lbr.0000000000000339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) as a standalone modality is superior to conventional TBNA (c-TBNA) for the diagnosis of sarcoidosis. However, the overall yield is not different if combined with endobronchial biopsy (EBB) and transbronchial lung biopsy (TBLB). The utility of rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) in a comparative evaluation of EBUS-TBNA versus c-TBNA for the diagnosis of sarcoidosis has not been previously evaluated. METHODS Eighty patients with suspected sarcoidosis were randomized 1:1:1:1 into 4 groups: c-TBNA without ROSE (TBNA-NR), c-TBNA with ROSE (TBNA-R), EBUS-TBNA without ROSE (EBUS-NR), and EBUS-TBNA with ROSE (EBUS-R). EBB and TBLB were performed in all patients. Primary objective was detection of granulomas for combined procedure. Secondary objectives were individual procedure yields, sedation dose, and procedure duration. Patients without a diagnosis following c-TBNA subsequently underwent EBUS-TBNA. RESULTS A total of 74 patients were finally diagnosed with sarcoidosis. Overall, granuloma detection was not significantly different between the 4 groups (68% in TBNA-NR, 89% in TBNA-R, 84% in EBUS-NR, and 83% in EBUS-R groups, P=0.49). The yield of c-TBNA in the TBNA-NR group was lower compared with that in TBNA-R group and EBUS-TBNA in EBUS groups (32%, 72%, 68%, and 67% for TBNA-NR, TBNA-R, EBUS-NR, and EBUS-R groups, respectively, P=0.04). Additional 20% patients were diagnosed when EBUS-TBNA was performed following a nondiagnostic bronchoscopy procedure in the TBNA-NR group. Sedation requirement and procedure duration were significantly lower with c-TBNA as compared with EBUS-TBNA (P<0.001). CONCLUSION When performing TBNA in the setting of suspected sarcoidosis, we found c-TBNA with ROSE and EBUS-TBNA (with or without ROSE) to be superior to c-TBNA alone. Whether c-TBNA with ROSE is equivalent to EBUS-TBNA cannot be determined from our study due to small sample size/low power.
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AIMS Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) is a relatively new modality that can be used to guide transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) of mediastinal lymph nodes. At present, researches on the sensitivity and specificity of cytopathology based on the EBUS-TBNA are deficient; therefore, we want to evaluate the value of cytology based on the EBUS-TBNA in this article. MATERIALS AND METHODS We reviewed the 379 cases that underwent the EBUS-TBNA in Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital from April 2010 to May 2011. Discarding the 139 cases with insufficient cells, we analyzed the remaining 240 cases that had enough cells on the smears. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 15.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL) was used for data analysis. A P value of <0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS We found that the cytologic diagnosis of sensitivity and specificity reached 94.52% and 95.12%, respectively. The sensitivity of squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and small cell carcinoma was up to 88.24%, 100.00%, and 96.00%, respectively. The specificity of squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and small cell carcinoma reached to 100.00%, 100.00%, and 99.25%, respectively. CONCLUSION Here, we report that the cytological examination of EBUS-TBNA should be acknowledged as a simple, fast, and safe procedure that provides a reasonable sensitivity and specificity of diagnosis in lung cancer.
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- Zhengwei Dong
- Department of Pathology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Emergency, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Navasakulpong A, Auger M, Gonzalez AV. Yield of EBUS-TBNA for the diagnosis of sarcoidosis: impact of operator and cytopathologist experience. BMJ Open Respir Res 2016; 3:e000144. [PMID: 27547408 PMCID: PMC4985919 DOI: 10.1136/bmjresp-2016-000144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2016] [Revised: 07/15/2016] [Accepted: 07/18/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background Studies have reported a high diagnostic yield of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) for the diagnosis of sarcoidosis. We sought to review the yield of EBUS-TBNA for the diagnosis of sarcoidosis at our institution over time, and examine factors that may influence this yield. Methods Patients who underwent EBUS-TBNA for suspected sarcoidosis between December 2008 and November 2011 were identified. EBUS was performed without rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) of samples. The final diagnosis was based on the results of all invasive diagnostic procedures and/or clinical follow-up. Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the effect of various factors on yield. Results 43 patients underwent 45 EBUS-TBNA procedures for suspected sarcoidosis. A total of 115 lymph nodes were sampled. The 21 G needle was used in 51% of procedures. The mean number of lymph node stations sampled was 2.6 (SD 0.7) and the mean number of needle passes per procedure was 7.8 (SD 2.0). Non-necrotising granulomatous inflammation was detected in EBUS-TBNA samples from 34/45 (76%) procedures. The overall diagnostic yield increased to 36/45 (80%) following a cytopathology review for this study. Needle gauge, number of lymph node stations sampled and number of needle passes were not associated with diagnostic yield. The yield of EBUS-TBNA increased significantly after the first 15 procedures performed for suspected sarcoidosis; the 2 additional cases diagnosed after the cytopathology review were part of this early experience. Conclusions EBUS-TBNA is a valuable technique for the diagnosis of sarcoidosis when performed without ROSE. The yield of the procedure improved significantly over time, based on operator and cytopathologist experience.
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- Asma Navasakulpong
- Respiratory Epidemiology and Clinical Research Unit, Montreal Chest Institute, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Respiratory and Respiratory Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Pathology , McGill University and McGill University Health Centre , Montreal, Quebec , Canada
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- Respiratory Epidemiology and Clinical Research Unit , Montreal Chest Institute, McGill University Health Centre , Montreal, Quebec , Canada
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Hu LX, Chen RX, Huang H, Shao C, Wang P, Liu YZ, Xu ZJ. Endobronchial Ultrasound-guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration versus Standard Bronchoscopic Modalities for Diagnosis of Sarcoidosis: A Meta-analysis. Chin Med J (Engl) 2016; 129:1607-15. [PMID: 27364799 PMCID: PMC4931269 DOI: 10.4103/0366-6999.184458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is an effective technique used to precisely detect enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes. The efficacy of EBUS-TBNA versus standard modalities for the diagnosis of sarcoidosis remains to be elucidated. In this meta-analysis, we compared the efficacies of these methods. METHODS We searched PubMed, Embase, The Cochrane Library, Wanfang, Cpvip, CNKI, and the bibliographies of the relevant references. We analyzed the data obtained with Revman 5.2 (Nordic Cochrane Center, Copenhagen, Denmark) and Stata 12.0 software (Stata Corporation, College Station, TX, USA). The Mantel-Haenszel method was used to calculate the pooled odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). RESULTS Sixteen studies with a total of 1823 participants met the inclusion criteria, and data were extracted regarding the diagnostic yield of each approach. The ORs for EBUS-TBNA versus transbronchial lung biopsy (TBLB) for the diagnosis of sarcoidosis ranged from 0.26 to 126.58, and the pooled OR was 5.89 (95% CI, 2.20-15.79, P = 0.0004). These findings indicated that EBUS-TBNA provided a much higher diagnostic yield than TBLB. The pooled OR for EBUS-TBNA + TBLB + endobronchial biopsy (EBB) versus TBNA + TBLB + EBB was 1.54 (95% CI, 0.61-3.93, P = 0.36), implying that there was no significant difference between their diagnostic yields. However, clinical heterogeneity was reflected in the nature of the studies and in the operative variables. CONCLUSIONS The results of this meta-analysis suggest that EBUS-TBNA + TBLB + EBB could be used for the diagnosis of sarcoidosis, if available. At medical centers without EBUS-TBNA, TBNA + TBLB + EBB could be used instead.
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- Li-Xing Hu
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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Nakajima T, Yasufuku K, Fujiwara T, Yoshino I. Recent advances in endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration. Respir Investig 2016; 54:230-236. [PMID: 27424821 DOI: 10.1016/j.resinv.2016.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2015] [Revised: 01/25/2016] [Accepted: 02/02/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is a minimally invasive modality for sampling of mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes as well as pulmonary lesions adjacent to the airway. Guidelines for staging of lung cancer suggest that EBUS-TBNA should be considered the best first test of nodal staging for radiologically abnormal lymph nodes that are accessible by this approach. The application of EBUS-TBNA in pulmonary medicine and thoracic oncology is expanding with its role in the diagnosis of sarcoidosis, lymphoma, and tuberculosis. Especially for patients with early-stage sarcoidosis with adenopathy and minimal changes in the lung parenchyma, EBUS-TBNA has a significantly higher diagnostic yield compared to the conventional bronchoscopic modalities. Multidirectional analysis of samples obtained by EBUS-TBNA has allowed assessment of lymphoma and molecular analysis in lung cancer. Histological evaluation with immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, fluorescence in situ hybridization, and chromosome analysis can be performed if good-quality samples can be obtained. Molecular analyses such as identification of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation and anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) fusion gene detection now are being performed routinely with good sampling. One of the advantages of EBUS-TBNA is the ability to perform repeat procedures in a minimally invasive way. Restaging of the mediastinum after induction therapy can be done safely and with ease compared to repeat surgical procedures. With improvement in molecular analysis technology, comprehensive gene expression analysis will become important in the management of patients with lung cancer. Further advances in EBUS technology and needles for tissue sampling likely will help bronchoscopists to acquire ideal tissue.
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- Takahiro Nakajima
- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8670, Japan.
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8670, Japan.
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8670, Japan.
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Nason KS, Kirchner A, Schuchert MJ, Luketich JD, Christie NA, Pantanowitz L, Karunamurthy A, Monaco SE. Endobronchial Ultrasound-Transbronchial Needle Aspiration for Lymphoma in Patients With Low Suspicion for Lung Cancer and Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy. Ann Thorac Surg 2016; 101:1856-63. [PMID: 27016425 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2015.12.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2015] [Revised: 11/06/2015] [Accepted: 12/07/2015] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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COST ANALYSIS OF INTRA PROCEDURAL RAPID ON SITE EVALUATION OF CYTOPATHOLOGY WITH ENDOBRONCHIAL ULTRASOUND. Int J Technol Assess Health Care 2016; 31:273-80. [DOI: 10.1017/s0266462315000513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Background: Rapid on site evaluation (ROSE) allows immediate processing and interpretation of the aspirate in the procedural suite. It improves diagnostic yield and lowers patient care costs. There are limited data on its cost-effectiveness with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS).Methods: We developed an economic model with two arms, no ROSE (our current practice) and simulated ROSE. To simulate ROSE, a cytopathologist retrospectively identified the first diagnostic slide in each case. Using a decision analytic modeling technique under a hospital diagnostic unit perspective, the benefits of simulated ROSE were estimated as cost-savings. The model input was estimated from actual data, consulting experts, and the literature. The benefits were estimated as cost savings per patient and for the province of Alberta per year. Due to differences in the procedure, sarcoidosis and cancer patients were analyzed separately. The costs are shown in 2012 Canadian dollars, CAD.Results: In our model without ROSE, the procedure cost/patient was CAD 646.00(USD 523.32) for cancer and CAD 1,170.00 (USD 947.73) for sarcoidosis. With simulated ROSE cost savings of CAD 63.00(37.00 to 89.00) [USD 51.04(29.97 to 72.10)], CAD 544.00(490.00 to 598.00) [USD 440.65(397.05 to 484.44)] for cancer and sarcoidosis, respectively. Extrapolating this to provincial data, our model estimates that EBUS with ROSE would lead to savings of CAD 50,000.00(30,000 to 71,000) [USD 40,501.24 (24,300.75 to 57,531.34)] for cancer and CAD 109,000.00 (87,000 to 130,000) [USD 88,337.07 (70,546.45 to 105,313.04) for sarcoidosis.Conclusion: The use of ROSE with EBUS is cost saving. The projected savings were CAD 50,000.00 (USD 40,501.24) and CAD 109,000.00(USD 88,337.07) in cancer and sarcoidosis, respectively, for the province of Alberta, Canada.
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ERER OF, ANAR C, EROL S, ÖZKAN S. The utility of EBUS-TBNA in mediastinal or hilar lymph node evaluation in extrapulmonary malignancy. Turk J Med Sci 2016; 46:112-9. [DOI: 10.3906/sag-1407-113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2014] [Accepted: 04/20/2015] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Fernández-Villar A, Mouronte-Roibás C, Botana-Rial M, Ruano-Raviña A. Ten Years of Linear Endobronchial Ultrasound: Evidence of Efficacy, Safety and Cost-effectiveness. Arch Bronconeumol 2015; 52:96-102. [PMID: 26565072 DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2015.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2015] [Revised: 08/21/2015] [Accepted: 08/26/2015] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Real-time endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is one of the major landmarks in the history of bronchoscopy. In the 10 years since it was introduced, a vast body of literature on the procedure and its results support the use of this technique in the study of various mediastinal and pulmonary lesions. This article is a comprehensive, systematic review of all the available scientific evidence on the more general indications for this technique. Results of specific studies on efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness available to date are examined. The analysis shows that EBUS-TBNA is a safe, cost-effective technique with a high grade of evidence that is a valuable tool in the diagnosis and mediastinal staging of patients with suspected or confirmed lung cancer. However, more studies are needed to guide decision-making in the case of a negative result. Evidence on the role of EBUS-TBNA in the diagnosis of sarcoidosis and extrathoracic malignancies is also high, but much lower when used in the study of tuberculosis, lymphoma and for the re-staging of lung cancer after neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Nevertheless, due to its good safety record and lack of invasiveness compared to surgical techniques, the grade of evidence for recommending EBUS-TBNA as the initial diagnostic test in patients with these diseases is very high in most cases.
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- Alberto Fernández-Villar
- Servicio de Neumología de la EOXI Vigo, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Vigo, Vigo, Pontevedra, España.
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- Servicio de Neumología de la EOXI Vigo, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Vigo, Vigo, Pontevedra, España
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- Servicio de Neumología de la EOXI Vigo, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Vigo, Vigo, Pontevedra, España
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- Departamento de Medicina Preventiva, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, España; CIBER de Epidemiología y Salud Pública, CIBERESP, España
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Assessment of the new thin convex probe endobronchial ultrasound bronchoscope and the dedicated aspiration needle: a preliminary study in the porcine lung. J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol 2015; 22:20-7. [PMID: 25590479 DOI: 10.1097/lbr.0000000000000123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) allows for accurate minimally invasive mediastinal lymph node staging of lung cancer. The current convex probe EBUS (CP-EBUS) has limitations in the access to certain N1 lymph nodes (lobar and segmental) because of its size. The aim of this study was to assess the new thin CP-EBUS (TCP-EBUS) and an aspiration needle for sampling of N1 lymph nodes in a porcine model. METHODS The prototype TCP-EBUS (BF-Y0046, Olympus Medical Systems Corp.) with a thinner tip (5.9 mm) and larger bending angle (170 degrees upward) was used. Accessibility, operability, and TBNA capability of the TCP-EBUS were assessed and compared with the current CP-EBUS using porcine lungs. The endoscopic visibility range and the maximum reach were evaluated at the left upper lobe bronchus, tracheobronchus, and right lower lobe bronchus. The prototype aspiration needle (Olympus Medical Systems Corp.) was used for EBUS-TBNA. RESULTS In all of the evaluated bronchi (n=9), the TCP-EBUS had a greater reach (14.7 mm in the endoscopic visibility range, 16.0 mm in the maximum reach) than the current CP-EBUS. The TCP-EBUS was able to visualize 1 to 3 distal bifurcations farther compared with the current CP-EBUS. Adequate lymph node sampling from lobar and segmental lymph nodes was possible using the aspiration needle. CONCLUSIONS The TCP-EBUS has improved accessibility to peripheral bronchi with excellent operability and is capable of sampling lobar and segmental lymph nodes using the dedicated aspiration needle.
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Zhu J, Zhang HP, Ni J, Gu Y, Wu CY, Song J, Ji XB, Lu HW, Wei P, Zhou CC, Xu JF. Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration for diagnosing mediastinal lymphadenectasis: a cohort study from a single center. CLINICAL RESPIRATORY JOURNAL 2015; 11:159-167. [PMID: 25918974 DOI: 10.1111/crj.12317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2014] [Revised: 03/24/2015] [Accepted: 04/21/2015] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is commonly used for clinical diagnosis of mediastinal lymphadenectasis. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic significance of EBUS-TBNA for mediastinal lymphadenectasis in a large single center. METHODS A total of 846 patients who were not definitively diagnosed with mediastinal lymphadenectasis underwent EBUS-TBNA were retrospectively analyzed in this study. RESULTS In total, 842 patients underwent EBUS-TBNA successfully. There were 589 patients with malignancy, including squamous carcinoma (118 cases; 20.6%), adenocarcinoma (187 cases; 32.7%) and small cell carcinoma (88 cases; 15.4%). A total of 253 patients were diagnosed with benign disease, including tuberculosis (111 cases; 43.9%) and sarcoidosis (93 cases; 36.7%). The diagnostic sensitivity of lung cancer, tuberculosis and sarcoidosis were 94.4%, 81.1% and 51.6%, respectively. The overall sensitivity of EBUS-TBNA was 92.0%. N2 stage in lung cancer patients who were diagnosed by EBUS-TBNA was significantly higher than other stages. The positive rate of targeted puncture is high for the lymph nodes whose short-axis diameters were larger than 1 cm. CONCLUSION The operation risk of EBUS-TBNA is relatively small. In diseases complicated by mediastinal lymphadenectasis, malignant diseases are most, and benign diseases mainly are granulomatous. EBUS-TBNA is a valuable diagnostic technique in patients with mediastinal lymphadenectasis whose diagnosis have not been determined.
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- Jun Zhu
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endoscope, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Dziedzic DA, Peryt A, Orlowski T. The role of EBUS-TBNA and standard bronchoscopic modalities in the diagnosis of sarcoidosis. CLINICAL RESPIRATORY JOURNAL 2015; 11:58-63. [PMID: 25919969 DOI: 10.1111/crj.12304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2014] [Revised: 03/05/2015] [Accepted: 04/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is an accurate and minimally invasive technique that has been shown to have excellent diagnostic yield in the diagnosis of mediastinal and hilar lymphadenopathy. However, endoscopic bronchial biopsy (EBB) and transbronchial lung biopsy (TBLB) are still the standard method for making a pathologic diagnosis of sarcoidosis. The aim of this study was to compare the diagnostic yield of EBUS-TBNA and TBLB through a flexible bronchoscope in patients with stage I and II sarcoidosis. METHODS A total of 653 patients with suspected stage I and II sarcoidosis were included in this retrospective study. After radiological assessment, patients were qualified to bronchoscopy. Patients underwent sequential EBUS-TBNA followed by TBLB and/or EBB. In all patients, 1056 biopsies from mediastinal lymph nodes group were taken. RESULTS In all of the biopsied lymph nodes, positive results were obtained in 549 patients (84%). In 180 patients with stage II TBLB, a biopsy was taken from affected part of the lung. Positive results were found in 79 patients (43.9%). EBB was performed in 340 patients, with a positive result in 101 (29.7%). Mediastinoscopy was performed in 60 patients (9.2%) with a negative result in EBUS-TBNA, TBLB and/or EBB. Non-caseating granulomas were found in 48 patients. The sensitivity of TBLB technique alone was significantly lower at 43.9% (79/180) (P < 0.001). The sensitivity of EBB was significantly lower than EBUS-TBNA and TBLB and reached 29.7% (101/340) (P < 0.0001, P < 0.003). The overall diagnostic accuracy for EBUS-TBNA was 84%, and the combination of EBUS-TBNA with standard bronchoscopic techniques had a diagnostic accuracy of 89%. CONCLUSION The diagnostic yield of the EBUS-TBNA for stage I and II sarcoidosis is clearly higher than for TBLB and EBB. The combination of EBUS-TBNA with standard bronchoscopic techniques is safe and feasible, and optimizes the diagnostic yield in patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis and enlarged intrathoracic lymph nodes. EBUS-TBNA in combination with standard bronchoscopy may be considered to be the first-line investigation in patients with suspected sarcoidosis and enlarged intrathoracic lymphadenopathy.
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- Dariusz Adam Dziedzic
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Research Institute of Chest Disease, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Research Institute of Chest Disease, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Research Institute of Chest Disease, Warsaw, Poland
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Jeffus SK, Joiner AK, Siegel ER, Massoll NA, Meena N, Chen C, Post SR, Bartter T. Rapid on-site evaluation of EBUS-TBNA specimens of lymph nodes: Comparative analysis and recommendations for standardization. Cancer Cytopathol 2015; 123:362-72. [PMID: 25931443 DOI: 10.1002/cncy.21555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2014] [Revised: 04/10/2015] [Accepted: 04/10/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is no widely accepted rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) reporting system for endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration. At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, ROSE reporting was unstructured. The goal was to evaluate, compare, and improve upon 2 structured approaches proposed in the literature. METHODS One hundred eighteen consecutive nodal aspirates were retrospectively reviewed by a pathology resident and a staff cytopathologist, both of whom were blinded to the original unstructured readings. Each reviewer interpreted every specimen with 2 different structured criteria proposed in the literature: criteria from the University of Minnesota (the Minnesota [MN] criteria) and criteria from the North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System (the New York [NY] criteria). The data allowed a comparison of the original unstructured ROSE system with the MN and NY scoring schemes and the final diagnosis. RESULTS Original on-site adequacy (OSA) had been assessed at 96%. Three cases were false-adequate according to the original unstructured approach; these had been called adequate on site, but a subsequent slide review including cell blocks did not show definite nodal tissue. OSA dropped to 86% with the MN criteria and to 85% with the NY criteria. No false-adequate on-site diagnoses would have been rendered with the application of either structured criteria. There were no significant differences between the MN and NY criteria with respect to the determination of OSA. An assessment of ease of application favored the NY criteria. With respect to diagnostic categories, each of the systems (MN and NY) was felt to have a category of value not used by the other system. CONCLUSIONS A standardized intra- and inter-institutional system for ROSE reporting is needed. On the basis of comparative analyses and consensus, modifications to prior criteria have been proposed in the hope of approaching this goal.
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- Susanne K Jeffus
- Division of Cytopathology, Department of Pathology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
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- Division of Cytopathology, Department of Pathology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
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- Division of Cytopathology, Department of Pathology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
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- Division of Cytopathology, Department of Pathology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
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- Division of Experimental Pathology, Department of Pathology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
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Chichra A, Lama KW, Koenig SJ. Respiratory failure with hilar mass: Role of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration in the medical intensive care unit. Lung India 2015; 32:178-81. [PMID: 25814808 PMCID: PMC4372877 DOI: 10.4103/0970-2113.152647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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We report the case of a 58-year-old man on chronic steroid therapy, who developed a rapidly progressive right upper lobe infiltrate/mass that extended into the right hilum. Respiratory failure necessitated endotracheal intubation. Broad spectrum antibiotics were initiated without clinical improvement and because of his immunosuppressive therapy opportunistic pathogens were considered. Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) was performed in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) with rapid onsite evaluation. Specimens obtained from the right hilar mass revealed organisms suspicious for cryptococcal infection, subsequently confirmed via a culture. No complications occurred during the EBUS procedure despite the patient requiring vasopressor support and 100% inspired oxygen. Little data exists regarding the use of EBUS in patients admitted to the MICU with respiratory failure of unknown etiology and mediastinal/hilar lymphadenopathy. This case illustrates the potential safe use of EBUS-TBNA in patients presenting with respiratory failure, with a mediastinal or hilar mass and suspected infectious etiology.
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- Astha Chichra
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Hofstra North Shore - Long Island Jewish Health System, New York, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Hofstra North Shore - Long Island Jewish Health System, New York, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Hofstra North Shore - Long Island Jewish Health System, New York, United States
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Gupta D, Dadhwal DS, Agarwal R, Gupta N, Bal A, Aggarwal AN. Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration vs conventional transbronchial needle aspiration in the diagnosis of sarcoidosis. Chest 2015; 146:547-556. [PMID: 24481031 DOI: 10.1378/chest.13-2339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is superior to conventional transbronchial needle aspiration (cTBNA) in the staging of lung cancer. However, its efficiency in diagnosis of sarcoidosis when combined with endobronchial biopsy (EBB) and transbronchial lung biopsy (TBLB) has not been studied. This randomized controlled trial compares diagnostic yield of EBUS-TBNA vs cTBNA in combination with EBB and TBLB. METHODS Patients with clinical diagnosis of sarcoidosis were randomized 1:1 to EBUS-TBNA or cTBNA. All patients underwent TBLB and EBB. The primary outcome was detection of granulomas. The secondary end points were the individual and cumulative yields of various procedures, serious adverse events, and procedure time. RESULTS Of the 130 patients, sarcoidosis was diagnosed in 117 (62 cTBNA, 55 EBUS-TBNA). The two groups were similar at baseline. Granulomas were demonstrated in 104 (53 cTBNA, 51 EBUS-TBNA) patients and were similar in two groups (85.5% vs 92.7%, P = .34). Individually, EBUS-TBNA had the highest yield (41 of 55, 74.5%), which was better than cTBNA (30 of 62, 48.4%, P = .004) or EBB (40 of 111, 36.3%, P < .0001) but not TBLB (78 of 112, 69.6%, P = .54). Adding EBB/TBLB to cTBNA led to an increase in granuloma detection, whereas the addition of TBLB (but not EBB) significantly enhanced the yield of EBUS-TBNA. The procedure time was significantly longer with EBUS-TBNA. No major adverse events occurred. CONCLUSIONS Individually, EBUS-TBNA has the highest diagnostic yield in sarcoidosis, but it should be combined with TBLB for the optimal yield. The diagnostic yield of cTBNA (plus EBB and TBLB) is similar to EBUS-TBNA plus TBLB. TRIAL REGISTRY ClinicalTrials.gov; No.: NCT01908868; URL: www.clinicaltrials.gov.
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- Dheeraj Gupta
- Department of Pulmonary Medicinem, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicinem, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicinem, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Cytology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Histopathology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicinem, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Xia Y, Ma Y, Arias S, Lee H, Wang KP. Utilization of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer and Wang's nodal map for the identification of mediastinum and hilar lymph nodes. Thorac Cancer 2015; 6:464-8. [PMID: 26273402 PMCID: PMC4511325 DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.12206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2014] [Accepted: 10/31/2014] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background Transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA), serving as a remarkably invaluable and minimally invasive technique, has been widely used for the diagnosis and staging of mediastinal adenopathy and masses. To date, the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) and Wang's nodal map are two well-documented intrathoracic lymph node guidelines for the TBNA procedure. Method We characterized IASLC's and Wang's map, and interpreted the correlation of the two maps station by station. Results The pivotal role of IASLC map is to determine N descriptor in the tumor node metastasis (TNM) staging system of lung cancer, whilst Wang's map is employed to facilitate the localization of biopsy sites for bronchoscopists during TBNA performance. Furthermore, stations 1, 3 and 5 in Wang’ map are equivalent to 4R station in IASLC’ system, while stations 4 and 6 in Wang's account for IASLC station 4L as N2 stations. In addition, Wang's stations 2, 8 and 10 are correlated with station 7 in IASLC's. Wang's stations 7 and 9 are responsible for station 11R in IASLC's map. Conclusion Given their unique benefits and limitations, and the practical links between the two maps, it appears reasonable to highlight the significance of their complementary utilization upon TBNA performance and lung cancer staging.
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- Yang Xia
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China ; Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou, Henan, China ; Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou, Henan, China ; Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Determining factors in diagnosing pulmonary sarcoidosis by endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration. Ann Thorac Surg 2014; 99:441-5. [PMID: 25497069 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2014.09.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2014] [Revised: 09/17/2014] [Accepted: 09/19/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although the role of endobronchial ultrasound guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) in pulmonary sarcoidosis has previously been investigated, the determining factors in diagnosing sarcoidosis by EBUS-TBNA without rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) are unclear. METHODS Patients with clinically and radiographically suspected sarcoidosis underwent EBUS-TBNA without ROSE in a prospective study. Presence of non-caseating epithelioid cell granulomas was pathologic evidence of sarcoidosis. RESULTS The EBUS-TBNA was performed in 120 patients, 111 of whom had confirmed sarcoidosis. For the patients with sarcoidosis (62 stage I, 49 stage II) EBUS-TBNA provided sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and accuracy of 93.69%, 100%, 100%, 56.25%, and 94.17%, respectively, in the diagnosis of sarcoidosis. Diagnostic yield of EBUS-TBNA for sarcoidosis was associated with disease stage, but not associated with serum angiotensin converting enzyme level, number of lymph node stations sampled per patient, or total number of passes performed per patient. At EBUS-TBNA, 284 mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes were aspirated in 111 patients. Multivariate logistic regression revealed that short-axis diameter and more than 1 needle pass per lymph node were independent risk factors associated with positive pathology. No major procedure-related complications were observed. CONCLUSIONS Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration is a safe procedure with high sensitivity for diagnosing sarcoidosis, having a higher diagnostic yield in stage I than stage II. To obtain a higher diagnostic yield of EBUS-TBNA in pulmonary sarcoidosis without ROSE, operators should select the largest mediastinal or hilar lymph node accessible and puncture with 3 to 5 passes.
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Trisolini R, Lazzari Agli L, Tinelli C, De Silvestri A, Scotti V, Patelli M. Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration for diagnosis of sarcoidosis in clinically unselected study populations. Respirology 2014; 20:226-34. [PMID: 25477156 DOI: 10.1111/resp.12449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2014] [Revised: 08/31/2014] [Accepted: 10/21/2014] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Literature suggests that ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) has excellent performance characteristics for diagnosis of sarcoidosis. However, many authors challenge the external validity of EBUS-TBNA results, as most studies were performed in referral centres by highly experienced investigators, and included populations with very high sarcoidosis prevalence. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the role of EBUS-TBNA for diagnosis of sarcoidosis in studies enrolling consecutive patients with lymphadenopathy detected at imaging studies, regardless of the suspected underlying clinical aetiology. The Pubmed, Embase, Cinahl, Web of Science and Cochrane Library databases were screened to identify the pertinent literature. Quality of eligible studies was assessed by Quality Assessment, Data Abstraction and Synthesis-2 criteria. Pooled diagnostic yield, sensitivity and specificity were calculated, and a summary receiver operating characteristic curve was constructed. Subgroup analysis was planned to identify possible sources of study heterogeneity. Fourteen studies, collectively involving 2097 patients, fulfilled eligibility criteria. The median prevalence of sarcoidosis was 15%. EBUS-TBNA had a pooled diagnostic yield of 0.79 (standard deviation, 0.24), a pooled sensitivity of 0.84 (95% confidence interval (CI), 0.79-0.88) and a pooled specificity of 1.00 (95% CI, 0.99-1.00). Only subgroup analysis exploring the influence of study design seemed to influence the observed inter-study heterogeneity for sensitivity, retrospective studies showing worst sensitivity than prospective ones. The results of EBUS-TBNA for diagnosis of sarcoidosis in clinically unselected populations are excellent and compare favourably with published results from studies conducted in selected populations. High-quality trials would be needed to evaluate factors possibly explaining the observed heterogeneity in sensitivity.
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- Rocco Trisolini
- Thoracic Endoscopy and Pulmonology Unit, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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Raddaoui E, Alhamad EH, Zaidi SN, Arafah M, AlHabeeb FF. Utility of endoscopic ultrasound-guided transbronchial fine-needle cytology in the diagnosis of sarcoidosis: A Saudi experience. Cytojournal 2014; 11:31. [PMID: 25558271 PMCID: PMC4278100 DOI: 10.4103/1742-6413.146118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2014] [Accepted: 09/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background: Endoscopic ultrasound-guided transbronchial fine-needle aspiration (EBUS-TFNA) is a minimally invasive technique for diagnosis of mediastinal masses/lesions. Although most studies have reported the utility of EBUS-TFNA in malignancy, its use has been extended to the benign conditions as well. Objective: The present study focused on utility of EBUS in contributing to reach the final diagnosis of sarcoidosis. Design: From May 2010 to December 2013, 19 of 80 patients who underwent EBUS-TFNA at one center for radiologically suspicious lesions for sarcoidosis, and with no definite histological diagnosis, were included in this retrospective study. Results: When the histological diagnosis was taken as the gold standard, the sensitivity of EBUS-TFNA was 84.2% and specificity 100% with the positive predictive value of 100. The combined diagnostic sensitivity of EBUS-TFNA and transbronchial lung biopsy was 100%. Conclusion: EBUS is a valuable, minimally invasive diagnostic modality to support the diagnosis of sarcoidosis in appropriate clinical setting, after conventional work-up – particularly if patients have suspicious radiological findings. This minimally invasive procedure helps in providing a final diagnosis without exposing the patient to the risk of complications from more invasive procedures.
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- Emad Raddaoui
- Address: Department of Histopathology, King Saud University, King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, King Saud University, King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Address: Department of Histopathology, King Saud University, King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Address: Department of Histopathology, King Saud University, King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, King Saud University, King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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