New Delhi, Oct 9 (PTI) A 70-year-old patient, whose condition remained undetected despite multiple tests, was finally diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing a Cone Beam (CB) CT-guided cryobiopsy of the lungs at Fortis Noida, a first-of-its-kind procedure in north India, hospital authorities said on Thursday.

The patient, a chronic smoker, had been suffering from worsening breathlessness and rapid weight loss. Tests conducted earlier, including bronchoscopy and fluid analysis, failed to identify the cause, and indicated only infection or non-specific conditions, a statement issued by the hospital said.

A PET-CT scan at Fortis Noida later revealed a suspicious lesion in the lungs. However, standard biopsy methods were ruled out due to the high risk of lung puncture and the likelihood

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