title: Cytology in the diagnosis of benign lung diseases.
abstract: While cytologic techniques have traditionally been concerned with cancer diagnosis, reactive and infectious pulmonary diseases can often be easily and accurately diagnosed, obviating the need for thoracotomy. High diagnostic yields necessitate a team approach. With close cooperation among the bronchoscopist, radiologist, and pathologist, patient care can be greatly enhanced.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D008172:Lung Diseases, Fungal / Q000473:pathology; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000473:pathology; D011024:Pneumonia, Viral / Q000473:pathology; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000473:pathology; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000473:pathology