Expression of PD-L1 in neoplastic samples obtained by EBUS-TBNA

Conclusions: Cell block obtained with at least 100 tumor cells by EBUS-TBNA and 22G needle are useful for the analysis of PD-L1.The expression of PD-L1 should be determined routinely in NSCLC samples obtained by EBUS-TBNA to select patients for immunotherapy.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Errasti, J., Torralba, L., Vengoechea, J. J., Sobrino, A., Bermudez, R. I., Minchole, E., Figueredo, A. L., Vera, E., Gambo, P., Alvarez, R., Bello, S. Tags: Interventional pulmonology Source Type: research