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Black Pigment on Ebus-Tbna Sampling: A Case of Malignant Melanoma Publisher



Roostaei G1 ; Asgari A1 ; Kazemizadeh H1 ; Abtahi H1 ; Fakhri B MS2 ; Khoshnam Rad N1
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  1. 1. Thoracic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Internal Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran

Source: Respirology Case Reports Published:2024


Abstract

The visualization of black pigment during EBUS-TBNA suggests a relapse of melanoma. This case highlights the value of EBUS-TBNA in diagnosing metastatic melanoma, particularly when the macroscopic appearance of the aspirate suggests the diagnosis. © 2024 The Author(s). Respirology Case Reports published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of The Asian Pacific Society of Respirology.