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Black pigment on EBUS‐TBNA sampling: A case of malignant melanoma.

Authors :
Roostaei, Ghazal
Asgari, Alireza
Kazemizadeh, Hossein
Abtahi, Hamidreza
Fakhri B, Maryam S.
Khoshnam Rad, Niloofar
Source :
Respirology Case Reports. Jun2024, Vol. 12 Issue 6, p1-2. 2p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Key message: The visualization of black pigment during EBUS‐TBNA suggests a relapse of melanoma. This case highlights the value of EBUS‐TBNA in diagnosing metastatic melanoma, particularly when the macroscopic appearance of the aspirate suggests the diagnosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*NEEDLE biopsy
*PIGMENTS
*MELANOMA

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20513380
Volume :
12
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Respirology Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178071834
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.1398