Comparison of preoperative and postoperative classification of lung cancer
| All patients (n = 170) | Patients with squamous carcinoma* (n = 71) | Patients with adenocarcinoma* (n = 60) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Final diagnosis on resected specimens. | |||
| NSCLC, non-small cell lung cancer, not otherwise specified. | |||
| Correct specific diagnosis given | 54% | 75% | 35% |
| NSCLC | 34% | 20% | 53% |
| Incorrect specific diagnosis given | 11% | 4% | 10% |
| Discrepancy between cytology and biopsy specimen classification | 1% | 1% | 2% |