Diagnostic Efficacy of Sputum Cytology versus Invasive Procedures for Lung Cancer: A Comparative Study.

Objective And Aim: Interventional diagnostic procedures such as bronchoscopy and transthoracic needle aspiration can lead to significant complications, especially in more vulnerable patients. In our study, we aimed to evaluate the characteristics of patients with high diagnostic rates via sputum cytology, a non-invasive technique.

Methods: This retrospective, nested case-control study included patients who were diagnosed with lung cancer and who underwent sputum cytology at least once in our tertiary referral hospital between 2012 and 2022.

Lung cancer from suspicion to treatment: An indicator of healthcare access in Turkey.

Background: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Before beginning lung cancer treatment, it is necessary to complete procedures such as suspecting lung cancer, obtaining a pathologic diagnosis, and staging. This study aimed to investigate the processes from suspicion of lung cancer to diagnosis, staging, and treatment initiation.

A 34-Year-Old male admitted with pulmonary tuberculosis complicated by hydropneumothorax and mediastinal emphysema.

Spontaneous hydropneumothorax (HP) and mediastinal emphysema (ME) are infrequently presented complications of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). A-34-year-old Pakistani male presented with dyspnea, productive cough, and right-sided pleuritic chest pain. He had no history of any surgery, TB, comorbid disease, or other serious pulmonary diseases.