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A Pancoast tumor is a tumor of the apex of the lung. It is a type of lung cancer defined primarily by its location situated at the top end of either the right or left lung. It typically spreads to nearby tissues such as the ribs and vertebrae. Most Pancoast tumors are non-small-cell lung cancers.
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a condition in which there is compression of the nerves, arteries, or veins in the superior thoracic aperture, the passageway from the lower neck to the armpit, also known as the thoracic outlet. [1]
In rare cases, Horner's syndrome may be the result of repeated, minor head trauma, such as being hit with a soccer ball. Although most causes are relatively benign, Horner's syndrome may reflect serious disease in the neck or chest (such as a Pancoast tumor (tumor in the apex of the lung) or thyrocervical venous dilatation). [citation needed]
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Small cell lung cancer is often treated as a systematic disease due to its tendency for early dissemination, [4] thus, instead of the traditional TNM staging system, the Veterans' Administration Lung Study Group (VALSG) introduced a simplified 2-stage system in the 1950s to divide small cell lung cancer into limited stage and extensive stage. [7]
Pain in cancer may arise from a tumor compressing or infiltrating nearby body parts; ... Pancoast tumor pain has been effectively treated with dorsal root entry zone ...
Rusch has been an advocate for pre-operative therapy for patients with non-small cell lung cancer and is a recognized expert in management of Pancoast tumors [10] Her work established the standard of care for management of Pancoast tumors [11] More recently, she has been on the forefront of work incorporating immunotherapy into pre-operative ...
Lordotic view – used to visualize the apex of the lung, to pick up abnormalities such as a Pancoast tumor. Expiratory view – helpful for the diagnosis of pneumothorax. Oblique view – useful for the visualization of the ribs and sternum. Although it is necessary to do the appropriate adaptations to the x-ray dosage to be used.