10th January 2024

An 85-year-old woman with a 50 pack-year history of smoking presents to clinic with haemoptysis.

An 85-year-old woman with a 50 pack-year history of smoking presents to clinic with haemoptysis. A CT scan showed a right bronchial mass. An attempted bronchoscopy was unsuccessful. She is reluctant to attempt to have any invasive testing. 

What would be the next most appropriate investigation?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.