EUS ‐B‐ FNA Enabled Pathological Diagnosis After Airway Stenting due to Severe Stenosis by Adenocarcinoma

Respirology Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Shoichiro Arimori, Yuki Takigawa, Ken Sato, Takeru Ichikawa, Tomoyoshi Inoue, Hiromi Watanabe, Kenichiro Kudo, Keiichi Fujiwara, Takuo Shibayama
DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.70476
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Abstract

A 49-year-old man with severe airway stenosis and SVC syndrome underwent urgent Y-stent placement before diagnosis. Subsequent EUS-B-FNA enabled adenocarcinoma diagnosis. This case highlights that transbronchial biopsy in marked stenosis risks fatal obstruction; thus, transesophageal biopsy should be prioritised to ensure safe diagnosis and genomic testing.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Tracheal and airway disorders Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Airway Management and Intubation Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
Respirology Case Reports
Volume
14
Issue
1
Pages
e70476–e70476
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN