Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4245578 | Radiología | 2012 | 15 Pages |
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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Authors
R. Cano Alonso, L. Herráiz Hidalgo, E. Álvarez Moreno, C. Paniagua Correa, V. MartÃnez de Vega,