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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Trusha Tank, M.D.[2]
Overview
Conventional chest radiography is the initial imaging method of choice for the diagnostic evaluation of sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung. The initial evaluation of suspected lung cancer will depend upon the results of the chest X-ray. Further evaluation of suspected lung cancer include enhanced CT scan (thorax, upper abdomen, and low neck) or MRI imaging. Imaging features for the evaluation of sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung include location (central or peripheral lesion), mass characteristics (size, shape, and margins), the presence of cavitation, and type of adenopathy (hilar or mediastinal).
X Ray
An x-ray is the initial imaging method of choice for the diagnostic evaluation of sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung.
Findings on an x-ray suggestive of lung cancer include:[1][2][3]
- An obvious mass
- Widening of the mediastinum
- Atelectasis
- Consolidations
- Pleural effusion
- Mediastinal lymphadenopathy
- Lung nodules
References
- ↑ Jackman, David M; Johnson, Bruce E (2005). "Small-cell lung cancer". The Lancet. 366 (9494): 1385–1396. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(05)67569-1. ISSN 0140-6736.
- ↑ Whitten, Camilla R.; Khan, Sameer; Munneke, Graham J.; Grubnic, Sisa (2007). "A Diagnostic Approach to Mediastinal Abnormalities". RadioGraphics. 27 (3): 657–671. doi:10.1148/rg.273065136. ISSN 0271-5333.
- ↑ Purandare, NilenduC; Rangarajan, Venkatesh (2015). "Imaging of lung cancer: Implications on staging and management". Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging. 25 (2): 109. doi:10.4103/0971-3026.155831. ISSN 0971-3026.