Is the EBUS TBNA cytology adequate for EGFR analysis?

M. Harris, S. Leyakathali khan, S. Diver, S. Bokhari, J. Edwards, J. Pickles, M. Munavvar (Preston, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Progress in endoscopy for lung cancer
Session: Progress in endoscopy for lung cancer
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4406
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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