A percutaneous lung biopsy is:
A) an open lung biopsy that is done for diagnostic purposes.
B) excision of only one lobe of the lung.
C) removal of small bits of tissue by puncture of the suspected lesion through the skin.
D) removal of tissue after the lung is exposed by surgery.

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A percutaneous lung biopsy is a minimally invasive procedure where small bits of lung tissue are removed by puncture of the suspected lesion through the skin. It is done for diagnostic purposes and does not involve opening up the chest or removing a whole lobe of the lung. Surgery may be necessary if the biopsy results show that more extensive tissue removal is needed.

A Percutaneous Lung Biopsy Is