Pancoast tumour: current therapeutic options
- Autori: Palumbo V.D.; Fazzotta S.; Fatica F.; D'Orazio B.; Caronia F.P.; Cajozzo M.; Damiano G.; Maffongelli A.; Cudia B.M.; Messina M.; Lo Monte A.I.
- Anno di pubblicazione: 2019
- Tipologia: Articolo in rivista
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/368122
Abstract
Pancoast's syndrome is caused by malignant neoplasm of superior sulcus of the lung which produces destructive lesions of thoracic inlet and comes along with the involvement of brachial plexus and stellate ganglion. Computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans can detect early lesions otherwise missed by routine radiographs and can also define the local extent or metastatic progression of the disease. Protocols involving combinations of irradiation, chemotherapy, and surgery are currently being under investigation to determine the best management.