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2307-8960 (online) |
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Medicine, General & Internal |
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Case Report |
| Article Title |
Atypical sarcoidosis diagnosed using endobronchial ultrasound-guided mediastinal lymph node biopsy with fine biopsy forceps: Two case reports
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Unsolicited Manuscript |
| All Author List |
Wen-Xuan Yu, Feng-Fu Zhan, Ping-Yang Hong, Mao-Hong Huang, Yi-Yuan Chen, Yi-Li Lin and Xiao-Bin Zhang |
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| Funding Agency and Grant Number |
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Grant Number |
| National Natural Science Foundation of China |
82170103 |
| Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province |
2024J011325 |
| Young people training project from Fujian Province Health Bureau |
2020GGB057 |
| Youth Research Project from Fujian Province Health Bureau |
2023QNB008 |
| Xiamen Medical and Health Guidance Project |
3502Z20224ZD1060 |
| Xiamen Medical and Health Guidance Project |
3502Z20214ZD1043 |
| Xiamen Medical and Health Guidance Project |
3502Z20224ZD1058 |
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| Corresponding Author |
Xiao-Bin Zhang, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, School of Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital Xiamen University, No. 201-209 Hubinnan Road, Siming District, Xiamen 361004, Fujian Province, China. zhangxiaobincn@xmu.edu.cn |
| Key Words |
Sarcoidosis; Endobronchial ultrasound; Transbronchial forceps biopsy; Non-caseating granuloma; Mediastinal lymph node biopsy; Case report |
| Core Tip |
This report highlights the diagnostic value of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial forceps biopsy (EBUS-TBFB) for atypical sarcoidosis. In two asymptomatic cases with non-specific imaging mimicking malignancy, conventional EBUS-guided fine-needle aspiration yielded inconclusive cytology. By contrast, EBUS-TBFB - using a 1.2-mm forceps via the same puncture site - obtained larger histological samples (≥ 3 mm), confirming non-caseating granulomas. This technique overcomes transbronchial needle aspiration’s limitations for benign diseases, improving diagnostic accuracy and guiding critical management decisions: Observation for localized disease (Case 1) or timely immunosuppression for systemic involvement (Case 2). EBUS-TBFB is a promising tool for radiologically ambiguous sarcoidosis. |
| Publish Date |
2025-11-12 09:50 |
| Citation |
Yu WX, Zhan FF, Hong PY, Huang MH, Chen YY, Lin YL, Zhang XB. Atypical sarcoidosis diagnosed using endobronchial ultrasound-guided mediastinal lymph node biopsy with fine biopsy forceps: Two case reports. World J Clin Cases 2025; 13(32): 111525 |
| URL |
https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v13/i32/111525.htm |
| DOI |
https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v13.i32.111525 |
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