the characteristics of ct and pathologic diagnosis of small cell lung cancer
liu yan, li xing, jia zhiqiang, et al
(department of radiology, tumor hospital, xinjiang medical university, urumqi 830011, china)
abstract: objective: to summarize and analyze the ct features , approach and result of pathologic diagnosis in small cell lung cancer (sclc), and study the correlation of radiologic and pathologic basis. methods:we analyzed the ct findings of 51 cases with sclc retrospectively. all the case were confirmed by pathology. radiologicpathologic correlative study was done, 42 of them were observed with their first chest film. results:the majority were central type. tumor was solid density with distinct interface and medialmargin was merged with mediastinal mass. hilar or mediastinaside mass with accompaning widen mediastina was the major features. conclusion:the methods of pathologic examination effect positive ratio of diagnosis. understanding the imaging features are helpful for clinical diagnosis of sclc.