112 KB29 KB199420252009Grošičar, JanjaSok, Mihaelštevilka:3letnik:48str. 243-250ISSN:0025-8121COBISSID:26023897URN:URN:NBN:SI:doc-A9Y2XCUJslMedicinski razglediMedicinski razglediLung NeoplasmsmetastazeNeoplasm MetastasisNovotvorba, metastazanovotvorbePljučne novotvorbepljučni rakrak (medicina)SecondarytumorPljučni zasevki| Pulmonary metastasis|Metastatic malignant neoplasms are the most common form of secondary lung tumors. These are neoplastic lesions originating at a site that is distinct from the pri mary lesion. Due to the lung's tremendous blood and lymphatic supply, it is a frequent site for metastatic cancer. Any cancer can metastasize to the lungs, but there are known neoplasms which commonly sp readto the lungs. Chest radiography is still recommended as the initial imaging procedure for the evaluation for possible pulmonary metastases, but conventional CT scanning of the chest and PET are superior in the detection ofpulmonary nodules and mediastinallymph no de involvement. Transthoracic needle aspiration biopsy (TNAB) remains the initial procedure for the diagnosis of pulmonary nodule(s). VATS (video assisted thoracoscopy) is accepted as a successful diagnostic and curative-diagnostic method. Chemotherapy remains the treatment of choice for advanced cancer, but in certain circumstances oflimited spread, surgical resection with curative intent is successful. The outcome and prognosis vary depending on the cancer'ssite of origin. Nearly all predictive information can be obtained through histologic studiesTEXTznanstveno časopisjejournalsSlovenian National E-content AggregatorNational and University Library of SloveniaDruštvo Medicinski razgledi