title: [Lung biopsy in interstitial pulmonary processes].
abstract: The value of open lung biopsies for the diagnosis of diffuse interstitial lung fibrosis is discussed. Except for few cases, e.g. granulomatous processes, needle biopsies are not a reliable method. In diffuse lung fibroses of unknown etiology which are not related to systemic diseases such as collagen diseases, combined electronmicroscopy and EDAX (Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis) may reveal pneumoconiotic lesions due to unperceived mineral-dust exposure.
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy / Q000592:standards*; D006099:Granuloma / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology*; D011009:Pneumoconiosis / Q000150:complications; D011658:Pulmonary Fibrosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000150:complications; D012595:Scleroderma, Systemic / Q000150:complications
vernacular_title: Lungenbiopsien bei interstitiellen pulmonalen Prozessen