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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Trusha Tank, M.D.[2]

Overview

CT scan of the chest is the imaging investigation of choice for sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung. CT scan is useful in diagnosing the tumor and also to rule out any possible metastasis. CT scan finding of sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung is similar to CT scan finding of lung cancer. On CT, characteristic findings of sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung include ground-glass opacity, rounded or spiculated mass, local nodal involvement, and lobar collapse.

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  • CT scan of the chest is the imaging investigation of choice for sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung.[1]
  • CT scan is useful in diagnosing the tumor and also to rule out any possible metastasis.
  • CT scan finding of sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung is similar to CT scan finding of lung cancer.
  • On CT, sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung is characterized by the following findings:
    • Sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung may arise from the center or the peripheral part of the lung.
    • Usually measure approximately 5 cm in diameter.
    • Mixed density.
    • Perihilar and mediastinal involvement.
    • Ground glass opacity.
    • Rapid growth.
  • For more information on CT findings of lung cancer, click here.
  • For more information on PET-CT findings of lung cancer, click here.

References

  1. Purandare, NilenduC; Rangarajan, Venkatesh (2015). "Imaging of lung cancer: Implications on staging and management". Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging. 25 (2): 109. doi:10.4103/0971-3026.155831. ISSN 0971-3026.

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