Cano Alonso R, Herráiz Hidalgo L, Álvarez Moreno E, Paniagua Correa C, Martínez de Vega V. [Role of imaging techniques in the TNM classification of non-small cell bronchogenic carcinoma].
Radiologia 2012;
54:306-20. [PMID:
22226376 DOI:
10.1016/j.rx.2011.09.017]
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Abstract
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.
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