Mediastinoscopy incisional metastasis. A radiotherapeutic approach.
Tumor seeding of the mediastinoscopy tract has been described. Although it is a rare occurrence, it can present the radiation oncologist with a therapeutic dilemma. Two cases of mediastinoscopy scar recurrences are reported. Their response to treatment and a review of previous cases are included.
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Department of Radiology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver 80262.
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Hazuka
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D008481:Mediastinoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009366:Neoplasm Seeding