USG-guided lung biopsy is a minimally invasive procedure performed to obtain tissue samples from a lung mass that is peripherally located and in contact with the pleura, using real-time ultrasound imaging for guidance.
Peripheral lung masses or nodules visible on ultrasound
Suspected primary lung cancer or metastatic lesions
Real-time imaging
No radiation
Bedside capability
Better visualization of pleural-based lesions
Safer in patients with limited lung reserve
USG-guided biopsy is safe, effective, and ideal for peripheral pleural-contacting lung lesions.
Real-time guidance reduces complications.
High diagnostic yield, especially with core biopsy.
Avoids radiation and is useful in resource-limited or bedside settings.