Lung cancer is one of the commonest causes of cancer mortality worldwide. During our six months study period all the lung biopsy specimens acquired through CT guided needle biopsies were included. The mean age incidence in our study was 58 years with a male preponderance. Male: female ratio was calculated as 2.5:1. The incidence of adenocarcinoma was higher and squamous cell carcinoma was seen with higher stage. Females had higher percentage of metastatic involvement of the lung. CT findings correlated with histopathological findings in 75% [p value 0.0010] of the cases in our study. CT scan and histopathology are complimentary in the diagnosis of lung tumors. However, histopathology is the gold standard in the diagnosis as it is used to advocate treatment based on the subtype. In case of uncertain histopathological findings or if there is discrepancy between CT scan findings and histopathological reports, repeat CT guided biopsies are advised.
