Endosonography
In endosonography, a specially shaped ultrasound probe is inserted via the oesophagus. This makes it possible to look at the lymph nodes around the airways, assess their size and, if necessary, perform a puncture, thus enabling cells to be taken directly from suspect lymph nodes to confirm or rule out an infestation.
Checking the lung function
The examination of the lung function (see asthma) should show to what extent the lung is still capable. If a part of the lung or even a whole lung lobe has to be removed, the lung function will deteriorate. If there is already a severe limitation in advance, the operation cannot be performed.
Positron emission tomography PET
PET is a relatively new imaging technique that allows the visualization of cells with increased metabolic activity. The procedure is characterized by a high sensitivity, currently a tumor from a size of 1-2 cm is detectable.
Histology
Histology (tissue examination) refers to the cell composition of the tumor, on which the prognosis and the therapy options depend. In bronchial carcinoma, a distinction is made between small and non-small cell tumors. Histology can be used to classify lung cancer. The most common types of lung cancer are adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.We recommend our main page at this point: Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung
