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Lung biopsy

Lung needle biopsy

Alternative Names:

Transthoracic needle aspiration; Percutaneous needle aspiration
What the risks are:

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The risks include a collapsed lung, bleeding, and infection.

A needle biopsy should NOT be performed if other tests indicate the presence of:

bullae (enlarged alveoli associated with emphysema)
cysts
blood coagulation disorder of any type
severe hypoxia (insufficient blood oxygenation)
pulmonary hypertension
cor pulmonale (enlargement of the right ventricle secondary to pulmonary hypertension that results from primary lung diseases -- a type of heart failure)

Special considerations:

Signs of a collapsed lung include:

If any of these occur, report them to the health care provider immediately.

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