Role of imaging techniques in the TNM classification of non-small cell bronchogenic carcinoma

The Seventh Edition of the TNM Classification for non-small cell bronchogenic carcinomas include a series of changes in the T and M descriptor, in particular a re-classification of malignant pleural and pericardial effusions and of separated tumour nodes, new tumour size cut-off values and sub-divis...

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Published inRadiologia Vol. 54; no. 4; p. 306
Main Authors Cano Alonso, R, Herráiz Hidalgo, L, Álvarez Moreno, E, Paniagua Correa, C, Martínez de Vega, V
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Spain 01.07.2012
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Carcinoma, Bronchogenic - classification
Carcinoma, Bronchogenic - pathology
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung - classification
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung - pathology
Diagnostic Imaging
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Neoplasm Staging - methods
Positron-Emission Tomography
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:The Seventh Edition of the TNM Classification for non-small cell bronchogenic carcinomas include a series of changes in the T and M descriptor, in particular a re-classification of malignant pleural and pericardial effusions and of separated tumour nodes, new tumour size cut-off values and sub-divisions of the T1-T2 and M1 categories. We review these corrections that led to the changes in the staging system that affects stages II-III. Furthermore, we describe and illustrate the role of the different imaging techniques in tumour staging (CT, PET, PET-CT and MRI), highlighting their respective indications, advantages and disadvantages, as well their complementary function.
ISSN:1578-178X
DOI:10.1016/j.rx.2011.09.017