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What does a high bronchial savage cell count mean? hubbys was 6352.does that mean cancer? had bronchial test due to swollen lymphs both sides of chest
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Mgt: An inbox consultation may be useful, since you can upload all the results for review. Based on your description, cytology results of the bronchial alveolar lavage or BAL will help to determine whether a biopsy is indicated. If there are malignant cells in the lavage or a worrisome type of cell, further testing is recommended.
Answered 8/11/2017
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Sarcoidosis: A bronchoalveolar lavage cell count is done to try and better define a lung condition you are investigating and consists of a count, which is usually less than 600 per field, and and analysis of the biologic and immune characteristics of these cells. A person who has bilateral enlargement of mediatinal lymph nodes with an elevated BAL cell count may have sarcoidosis. Good luck.
Answered 7/23/2017
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