Abstract
Percutaneous fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) is a well-established and useful procedure in the diagnosis of lung squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC). Tumor seeding has been shown to be a potential risk. We report the case and management of a 78-year-old patient affected by LSCC who developed a chest wall metastasis in a straight line from the primary lesion along the FNAB needle track. Although tumor seeding after FNAB is a rare but possible complication, we suggest that careful examination for implantation (with periodical CT scans) should be performed for at least three years after FNAB.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Tumori |
Volume | 98 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sep 2012 |
Keywords
- Chest wall seeding
- Fine-needle aspiration biopsy
- Non-small cell lung cancer
- Tumor seeding
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cancer Research
- Oncology