* The objective of this research is to determine the accuracy of different types of lung transthoracal needle aspiration (TTNA) i.e. jabbing-then-suction, suction-with-jabbing, and suction-only TTNA in patients with suspected lung cancer.
* Researchers will compare these techniques to determine whether there are any quality differences in the obtained tumor samples
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with suspected lung cancer who will undergo diagnostic testing using ultrasound-guided TTNA of the lung with cell block and core biopsy.
* Patients aged 18-75 years.
* The tumor is located peripherally, attached to the chest wall.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient refus…
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with suspected lung cancer who will undergo diagnostic testing using ultrasound-guided TTNA of the lung with cell block and core biopsy.
* Patients aged 18-75 years.
* The tumor is located peripherally, attached to the chest wall.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient refuses lung biopsy
* Non-cooperative patient
* Patient with respiratory failure, on positive pressure ventilation
* Severe pulmonary emphysema
* Contralateral pneumonectomy
* Advanced pulmonary fibrosis
* Platelet count \<100,000/mm3 and international normalized ratio (INR) \>1.4
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