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Diagnosis of asbestosis by transbronchial biopsy. A method to facilitate demonstration of ferruginous bodies.

Diagnosis of asbestosis by transbronchial biopsy. A method to facilitate demonstration of ferruginous bodies.

Authors :
Kane PB
Goldman SL
Pillai BH
Bergofsky EH
Source :
The American review of respiratory disease [Am Rev Respir Dis] 1977 Apr; Vol. 115 (4), pp. 689-94.
Publication Year :
1977

Abstract

The diagnosis of asbestos-associated pulmonary fibrosis was established in 3 patients by finding ferruginous bodies in transbronchial lung biopsies. Ferruginous bodies may be difficult to identify in histologic preparations when they are not oriented parallel to the plane of tissue section or when camouflaged by anthracotic pigment. We describe a simple method to enhance diagnostic sensitivity by digesting biopsy tissue and examining the filtered residue for ferruginous bodies.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0003-0805
Volume :
115
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The American review of respiratory disease
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
848793
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1164/arrd.1977.115.4.689