A patient presents with a cavitatory lesion in right upper lobe of lung. The best investigation is?: (A) Branchoscopy, lavage and brushing, (B) C.T. Scan, (C) X ray, (D) FNAC
Answer is A. Answer is A (Bronchoscopy, lavage and brushing) : The basic idea is to obtain a tissue biopsy. FNAC could he used, however it would ceainly not be the best. Bronchoscopy would allow, both, direct visualization and biopsy, and so is the best option here.