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A 55-years old, recently diagnosed to have carcinoma breast, was found to have multiple < 5 mm sized lung nodules on a staging PET/CT.
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She was referred for a CT guided biopsy. The left lower lobe nodule seemed to be the simplest to approach in the prone position.
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The video discusses the case, the approach to this nodule, other similar nodules and basic principles of performing biopsies in sub 5 mm lung nodules.
Region: Lung
Age: 55 years
Findings: Multiple lung nodules
Lesion Biopsied: Nodule in superior segment right lower lobe medially
Size of Lesion: 3.7 mm z axis x 4.5 mm - avg 4.1 mm
Gun: 20G Cook, long, 10 mm throw
No of cores: 2 for histopath
Sedation: No
Position & Approach: Prone
Time Taken (marker to wash-out): 10 mins
Complication: Small 10 cc pneumothorax stable after 5 and 65 minutes
Level of Difficulty: 5/5
Diagnosis: Metastatic adenocarcinoma from breast primary
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