[Pulmonary metastasis of the stomach cancer].
Despite the fact that the lungs have a plenty of blood and lymphatic supply, only 20-40% of pulmonary metastasis from the stomach cancer are found. Pulmonary metastases are most commonly described as well-circumscribed lesions complicated with hilar metastasis. However, the most important picture is that of diffuse lymphatic permeation, which may produce clinical and radiologic features of lymphangitis carcinomatosa showing a characteristic roentgenologic appearance, namely, a fine feathery interstitial streaking. Furthermore, pleuritis carcinomatosa is a common type of metastasis from the stomach cancer and often presents a difficult management problem. Instillation of cytotoxic or sclerosing agents into the pleural space can be effective in preventing recurrence.
D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000556:secondary*; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D009361:Neoplasm Invasiveness; D009360:Neoplastic Cells, Circulating; D011859:Radiography; D013274:Stomach Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology