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Is There a Role of EBUS-TBNA in ILD Part 7 Dr. Sheetu Singh, Visit our website for appointment and consult Dr. Sheetu Singh Top Chest Expert in Jaipur. www.drsheetusingh.com
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Is there a role of EBUS-TBNA in ILD? • To confirm the diagnosis of Sarcoid • Exclude TB & Malignancy
Role of Trans-bronchial lung biopsy (TBLB) in diagnosis of ILD • Conventional transbronchial lung biopsy (TBLB) is not recommended in the diagnosis of IPF and other fibrosing lung diseases • TBLB may be considered in ILD with bronchocentric involvement such as sarcoidosis, HP and COP
70 year old male with cough and shortness of breath since 2 months. 1 episode of hemoptysis • TBLB suggestive of bronchoalveolar carcinoma
Multi centre prospective study conducted at 9 centres in Australia • 65 patients recruited • High level of agreement in diagnosis between cryo and SLB for pathological interpretation and multi-disciplinary discussion