title: Fiberoptic bronchoscopy--diagnostic applications.
abstract: Bronchoscopy has an important role in the diagnosis and staging of lung cancer. It is also useful in a more limited role in the diagnosis of infectious, interstitial, and pediatric diseases. Its applications, limitations, and complications in these conditions are reviewed.
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D001980:Bronchi / Q000473:pathology; D020680:Bronchoscopes; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000473:pathology; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D009382:Neoplasms, Unknown Primary / Q000473:pathology; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000473:pathology; D011658:Pulmonary Fibrosis / Q000473:pathology