Significance of MSCT in detecting mediastinal lymph node metastasis in T1 and T2 non-small cell lung cancer
10.3969/j.issn.1000-8179.20140246
- VernacularTitle:MSCT对T1和T2期非小细胞肺癌患者纵隔淋巴结转移的诊断意义
- Author:
Yinghui ZHANG
;
Yu ZHAO
;
Lin ZHANG
;
Jianjun HAN
;
Jun CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC);
multi-slice computer tomography (MSCT);
mediastinal lymph node metastasis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology
2014;(15):961-963
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
To evaluate multi-slice computer tomography (MSCT) in mediastinal lymph node metastasis of T1 and T2 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods:A total of 32 patients with T1 and T2 NSCLC from February 2004 to October 2012 were selected. Preoperative MSCT assessment of mediastinal lymph nodes was performed on basis of the pathological results. Results:Lymph nodes with diameters of≥10 mm were evaluated, and the sensitivity and specificity of the MSCT mediastinal lymph node me-tastases were 82.4%and 92.4%, respectively. Lymph node size, primary tumor location, and visceral pleural invasion showed statistical significance in forecasting mediastinal lymph node metastases (P<0.05). Conclusion:MSCT can be used for the effective evaluation of mediastinal lymph node metastasis, lymph node size, and position of primary tumor. and visceral pleural invasion of the tumor had a higher risk of mediastinal lymph node metastasis.
