lymph node enlargement
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention of this study is to perform trucut biopsy (TCB). There will be
performed 4 passes for histologic material. This will be done by using the
Quick core endoscopic ultrasound biopsy nee
Sponsors
Isala Klinieken
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with large mediastinal lymph nodes (>2cm) at location Naruke 7 or Naruke 4 Left on CT or PET-CT. Enlarged lymph nodes on EUS more than 2cm. Age 18 and older. ASA classification 1 - 3 Informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: ASA classification > 3 Obstructing oral or laryngeal disease. Severe maxillofacial deformity
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main study endpoint will be the difference between EUS-FNA alone and EUS-FNA and EUS-TCB. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary endpoint will be the amount of adverse events seen with the procedure like bleeding and mediastinitis. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed