A 60 yr old man is suspected of having bronchogenic ca; TB has been ruled out in this pt. What should be the next investigation :
Correct Answer: Bronchoscopy and biopsy
Description: Answer is B (Bronchoscopy and biopsy): This patient represents a case of suspected bronchogenic carcinoma. Fibreoptic bronchoscopy and biopsy is the investigation of choice as it allows direct visualization of the tumor mass and provides a means of obtaining tumor tissue for histological diagnosis. HRCT is the alternate investigation but should be done if no specific diagnosis is suggested on bronchoscopy.
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