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Its incidence is often unclear due to underdiagnosis and limited access to diagnostic tools. Timely diagnosis is essential, as delayed treatment can result in severe complications. Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is a reliable method for obtaining samples and establishing a diagnosis, although its use is constrained by various factors. This study aims to clarify the role of EBUS features in assessing TML.Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that recruited \u226518 years old patients with suspected TML who underwent EBUS-TBNA. Mediastinal lymph nodes were systematically evaluated EBUS, with a focus on the largest nodes for further characteristic analysis. A TBNA was performed, and the retracted samples were assessed for pathology, acid-fast bacilli, &lt;i&gt;Mycobacterium tuberculosis&lt;\/i&gt; (MTB) culture, and Xpert Ultra examinations.Results: One hundred patients were recruited for the study. 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