Which complication of FNA is most common when sampling a lung lesion?
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Correct answer: Pneumothorax
Pneumothorax is the most common complication of transthoracic lung FNA, occurring in approximately 10-25% of cases. Most are small and self-limiting, but some require chest tube drainage.
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