Comparison of preoperative tumour classification on cytology specimens with postoperative classification
| Preoperative classification | All patients (n = 138) | Patients with squamous carcinoma* (n = 48) | Patients with adenocarcinoma* (n = 56) |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Final postoperative diagnosis. | |||
| NSCLC, non-small cell lung cancer, not otherwise specified. | |||
| Correct specific diagnosis given | 45% | 64% | 32% |
| NSCLC | 47% | 29% | 61% |
| Incorrect specific diagnosis given | 8% | 7% | 7% |