Metastasis

Metastasis
CT scan with metastatic tumour in lung (upper left lobe, seen on the right side of picture)
DiseasesDB	28954
MedlinePlus	002260

Metastasis Microchapters
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Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Metastasis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Chest X Ray
CT
MRI
Echocardiography or Ultrasound
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Metastasis On the Web
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Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
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FDA on Metastasis
CDC on Metastasis
Metastasis in the news
Blogs on Metastasis
Directions to Hospitals Treating Metastasis
Risk calculators and risk factors for Metastasis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Metastatic neoplasm; secondary tumor; disseminated cancer; metastases

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

Related chapters

• Disseminated disease

External Links

• Q&A: Metastatic Cancer – from the National Cancer Institute
• Invasion and Metastases – from Cancer Medicine

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