Clinical Stem 3 A patient with right upper lobe adenocarcinoma progressing on biomarker-directed therapy
The Case Continues
Using fluoroscopic guidance, two brushings and five transbronchial biopsies were performed, followed by BAL with a total fluid instilled of 120 ml and return of 60 ml of bloody fluid. Results from the biopsy showed adenocarcinoma. The treating oncologist considered reflex molecular testing to obtain a complete molecular profile as soon as possible.