What is a 'needle biopsy of lung nodules'?

What is a 'needle biopsy of lung nodules'?

Kenneth W. Chin (M.D., F.A.C.R.) gives expert video advice on: What are the risks of a needle biopsy of lung nodules?; How is a needle biopsy of lung nodules performed?; What are the benefits of a needle biopsy of lung nodules? and more...

When a suspicious lung nodule is identified, typically on computer tomography then a procedure known as CT Guided Percutaneous Biopsy of lung can be performed. In those instances, a needle can be placed directly into and strategically into, an area that is suspicious and a piece of tissue can be obtained.