Common Metastatic Sites
Unless otherwise indicated, all statements apply to both small cell and non-small
cell lung cancer.
| Spread |
Primary Site/Mets |
| Lymphatic Spread |
Cervical lymph nodes, contralateral lung and contralateral mediastinum. |
| Hematogenous Spread |
Brain, bone, liver, adrenal glands, kidney, contralateral lung. |
Extent of Disease Evaluation
Definitions
Key words/possible involvement: Terms which indicate possible
involvement by tumor. Common terms are provided, but the list is not all-inclusive.
Other words/no involvement: other terms seen in reports
which indicate an abnormality but do not indicate a neoplastic process. Common
terms are provided, but the list is not all-inclusive.
Key information: information to look for in the report of the
study. Key information helps define the extent of disease.
Diagnostic Studies
