Comparison of preoperative tumour classification on bronchial biopsy specimens with postoperative classification
| Preoperative classification | All patients(n = 88) | Patients with squamous carcinoma* (n = 53) | Patients with adenocarcinoma*(n = 14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Final postoperative diagnosis. | |||
| NSCLC, non-small cell lung cancer, not otherwise specified. | |||
| Correct specific diagnosis given | 63% | 79% | 36% |
| NSCLC | 24% | 19% | 36% |
| Incorrect specific diagnosis given | 13% | 2% | 28% |