The Use of Endobronchial Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of XXXX .

@entity1 @entity3329 @entity3629 @entity738 @entity39 @entity358 @entity3219
Objective. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) utility in diagnosis in malignant and granulomatous @entity3629 has been well demonstrated. We propose to examine the role of EBUS transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) in the diagnosis of @entity358 ( @entity358 ) with mediastinal @entity3329 in an area where @entity3219 is endemic. Methods. A retrospective review was performed in a single academic institution between 2009 and 2012 of @entity1 referred for EBUS-TBNA who had radiographic imaging and clinical symptomatology suspicious for @entity358 . Seven @entity1 were reviewed. TBNA results showing @entity738 with areas of @entity39 in the appropriate clinical setting were considered to be adequate for the diagnosis of @entity358 when alternative diagnosis was excluded. @entity1 underwent further clinical follow-up of 12 months to determine the final diagnosis. Results. All seven @entity1 were felt to have @entity358 diagnosis reached by a combination of clinical presentation, EBUS-TBNA results, fungal serologies, and antigen testing. None of the @entity1 needed further invasive procedures. Conclusions. EBUS-TBNA is a minimally invasive tool that can be used to support a diagnosis of @entity358 in @entity1 with a high degree of clinical suspicion. EBUS-TBNA should be considered as an adjunctive diagnostic procedure for @entity1 with @entity358 in an appropriate clinical setting.
