Common Metastatic Sites
| Spread |
Primary Site/Mets |
| Lymphatic Spread |
The regional lymph nodes are the most common site of metastasis. |
| Hematogenous Spread |
Common metastatic sites include the skin, soft tissues, the liver,
lungs, bones and brain.
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Extent of Disease Evaluation
(Parentheses enclose the names of the organs for which the diagnostic study
is useful.)
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
