Table 3 Imprint and histopathological examination results (HPE) in the bronchoscopic group
|  | HPE+ | HPE− |
|---|---|---|
Imprint cytology + | 28 (93.33%) | 0 |
Imprint cytology − | 2 (6.67%) | 1 (3.22%) |
Total (31) | 30 (96.77%) | 1 (3.22%) |
Final diagnosis | Squamous cell carcinoma, 17 (54.83%) | Endobronchial tuberculosis, 1 (3.22%) |
Adenocarcinoma, 11 (35.48%) | ||
Atypical carcinoid, 2 (6.45%) |