Thoracic Metastases From Primary Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Malignancies: Predictable Patterns of Metastatic Spread. Issue 6 (November 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Holwerda, Ross A.; Walker, Christopher M.; Rosado-de-Christenson, Melissa L.; Martínez-Jiménez, Santiago; Kunin, Jeffrey R.; Pettavel, Paul P.; Betancourt, Sonia L.
• Is Part Of: Journal of thoracic imaging. Volume 30:Issue 6(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-11
• Subjects: thoracic metastases -- hepatobiliary and pancreatic malignancies -- lymphatic drainage; Chest -- Radiography -- Periodicals; Chest -- Diseases -- Diagnosis -- Periodicals; 617.540757
• DOI: 10.1097/RTI.0000000000000189
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0883-5993

Abstract

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.