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* PL Munk, NL Muller, RR Miller, and DN Ostrow. [http://radiology.rsnajnls.org/cgi/content/abstract/166/3/705 Pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis: CT and pathologic findings.] Radiology 1988 166: 705-709. | * PL Munk, NL Muller, RR Miller, and DN Ostrow. [http://radiology.rsnajnls.org/cgi/content/abstract/166/3/705 Pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis: CT and pathologic findings.] Radiology 1988 166: 705-709. | ||
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Revision as of 05:17, 22 January 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Overview
- Lymphangitic spread of tumor refers to tumor growth in the lymphatics of the lung.
- Seen with lung, breast, GI and prostatic neoplasms
Pathological Findings
- The radiographic manifestations of pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis include reticular densities, Kerley B lines, and subpleural edema.
- Hilar and mediastinal adenopathy may occur.
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References
- PL Munk, NL Muller, RR Miller, and DN Ostrow. Pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis: CT and pathologic findings. Radiology 1988 166: 705-709.