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Bronchoscopy
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| Title: | Bronchoscopy |
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| Description: | Bronchoscopy; drawing shows a bronchoscope inserted through the mouth, trachea, and bronchus into the lung; lymph nodes along trachea and bronchi; and cancer in one lung. Inset shows patient lying on a table having a bronchoscopy. Bronchoscopy. A bronchoscope is inserted through the mouth, trachea, and major bronchi into the lung, to look for abnormal areas. A bronchoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing. It may also have a cutting tool. Tissue samples may be taken to be checked under a microscope for signs of disease. |
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| Topics/Categories: |
Anatomy -- Lungs Diagnosis -- Bronchoscopy |
| Type: | Color drawing |
| Source: | National Cancer Institute |
| Author: | Terese Winslow (artist) |
| AV Number: | CDR435997 |
| Date Created: | March 11, 2008 |
| Date Added: | 8/29/2008 |
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Yes - This image is copyright protected. Any use of this image is subject to prevailing copyright laws. U.S. Government has reuse rights. Please contact the rights holder of this image for permission requests.
Rights holder: Terese Winslow Email: terese.winslow@mindspring.com |
