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What lung diseases can be detected through a mediastinoscopy?
The diagnosis of sarcoidosis (a chronic lung disease) and the staging of lung cancer can also be accomplished through mediastinoscopy.
What information can a mediastinoscopy provide about lung cancer?
In the case of lung cancer staging, results are related to the severity and progression of the cancer.
What reading material is available on the American Cancer Society's guidelines on mammography?
Smith, Robert A., et al. "American Cancer Society Guidelines for Breast Cancer Screening: Update 2003." Cancer May-June 2003: 141-170.
What reading material is available on contrast mammography?
"Contrast Mammography Reveals Hard-to-find Cancers." Cancer Weekly October 14, 2003: 34.
What reading material is available on adult non-Hodgkin's lymphoma?
"Adults Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma." National Cancer Institute Page. http://www.nci.nih.gov.
What reading material is available on childhood non-Hodgkin's lymphoma?
"Childhood Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma." National Cancer Institute Page. http://www.nci.nih.gov.
What is a mediastinoscopy used for?
Mediastinoscopy is most commonly used to detect or stage cancer. It is also ordered to detect infection, and to confirm diagnosis of certain conditions and diseases of the respiratory organs.
What is a mediastinoscopy used to detect?
Mediastinoscopy is most commonly used to detect or stage cancer. It is also ordered to detect infection, and to confirm diagnosis of certain conditions and diseases of the respiratory organs.
What is mediastinoscopy used to diagnose for?
Mediastinoscopy is often the diagnostic method of choice for detecting lymphoma, including Hodgkin's disease. The diagnosis of sarcoidosis (a chronic lung disease) and the staging of lung cancer
What is the accuracy level of mediastinoscopy in diagnosis?
Mediastinoscopy provides a diagnosis in 10-75% of cases, depending on histology, location, and size of cancer. The false positive rate, however can be as high as 20%.
What is the cpt code for Mediastinoscopy?
The CPT code for mediastinoscopy is 39401. This procedure involves the examination of the mediastinum using a mediastinoscope, typically for the purpose of diagnosing conditions such as lung cancer or lymphoma. Additional codes may be used if biopsy or other procedures are performed during the mediastinoscopy.
What reading material is available on skin cancer and ethnic skin?
Halder, R. M., and C. J. Ara. "Skin Cancer and Photoaging in Ethnic Skin." Dermatologic Clinics 21 (October 2003): 725-732.
