Background: Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy is one of the most important applications of flexible bronchoscopy. Lung biopsy is required for appropriate diagnosis and management of a variety of pulmonary diseases. The present study aimed to assess the clinicopathological correlation in diagnosis of lung lesion by bronchoscopic bronchial biopsy.

Material and methods: The study was conducted on 100 bronchoscopic biopsy specimens received in the department of pathology, Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur in a two year period from December 2015 to December 2017. The clinical history was taken from the case file of patient from pulmonology department. Histopathological examination of biopsy done and findings were correlated with clinical history and other demographic data of the patients.

Results: 86 patients included in present study were male and 14 were female. Maximum numbers of cases (39%) were of age group 61–70 years of age followed by 51–60 years age group (31%).

77 cases included in present study were chronic smokers for more than 10 years. On histological examination, 79% cases were of malignancy and 21% were benign. Squamous cell carcinoma was most common malignancy (52%) followed by Adenocarcinoma (16%). Chronic inflammatory lung disease was most common benign lesion(13%) followed by tuberculosis (5%).

Conclusion: Bronchoscopic procedures are a valuable, safe and economical tool in the diagnosis of various lung lesions. Wisely use of diagnostic tools is necessary for early diagnosis of lung diseases and for better treatment outcome.