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Common Metastatic Sites

Spread Primary Site/Mets
Lymphatic Spread Common iliac lymph nodes are second station (metastatic) nodes.
Hematogenous Spread Lung, bone, liver

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

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