Thoracic metastases from primary hepatobiliary and pancreatic malignancies: Predictable patterns of metastatic spread

Ross A. Holwerda, Christopher M. Walker, Melissa L. Rosado-De-Christenson, Santiago Martínez-Jiménez, Jeffrey R. Kunin, Paul P. Pettavel, Sonia L. Betancourt

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    Abstract

    This article reviews common and uncommon patterns of thoracic metastatic disease in primary hepatobiliary and pancreatic malignancies that are often overlooked or improperly diagnosed because of atypical location or imaging appearance. An understanding of the pathophysiology and routes of tumor spread AIDS in tailoring a search pattern allowing for more accurate evaluation of disease activity.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Pages (from-to)W82-W91
    JournalJournal of Thoracic Imaging
    Volume30
    Issue number6
    DOIs
    StatePublished - Oct 20 2015

    Keywords

    • Hepatobiliary and pancreatic malignancies
    • Lymphatic drainage
    • Thoracic metastases

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
    • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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