Pulmonary pathology explained

Pulmonary pathology is the subspecialty of surgical pathology which deals with the diagnosis and characterization of neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases of the lungs and thoracic pleura. It is the study of diseases affecting the lungs and respiratory system.[1] Diagnostic specimens are often obtained via bronchoscopic transbronchial biopsy, CT-guided percutaneous biopsy, or video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). The diagnosis of inflammatory or fibrotic diseases of the lungs is considered by many pathologists to be particularly challenging.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pulmonary Pathology: Definition & Fibrosis StudySmarter . 2024-09-03 . StudySmarter UK . en-GB.