Neck as mediastinal extension: diagnosis of sarcoidosis by core biopsy of cervical lymph nodes

ConclusionsGiven the clear advantages of cervical diagnosis in terms of invasiveness and economy compared to mediastinal alternatives, it is suggested that where the expertise for core biopsy of normal sized cervical lymph nodes is readily available, the technique may be considered as a first line investigation for the diagnosis of sarcoidosis.

Source: The Clinical Respiratory Journal - October 11, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Ahmed Fahim, MM Qasim, David Rosewarne Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research