Neoplastic Process
pancoast tumor
[ pan-koste too-mer ]
Definitions related to pancoast tumor:
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A lung tumor located in the superior pulmonary sulcus.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A type of lung cancer that begins in the upper part of a lung and spreads to nearby tissues such as the ribs and vertebrae. Most Pancoast tumors are non-small cell cancers.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(malignant superior sulcus neoplasm) A malignant neoplasm originating from the apical lung. Most malignant superior sulcus neoplasms are bronchogenic carcinomas. This tumor may be associated with Pancoast syndrome. It is also known as Pancoast tumor.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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