Pulmonary sulcus neoplasm

Pulmonary sulcus neoplasm

Definition

A neoplasm originating from the apical lung. Most superior sulcus neoplasms are bronchogenic carcinomas. This tumor may be associated with Pancoast syndrome. It is also known as Pancoast tumor.

Also known as pulmonary sulcus neoplasm, pulmonary sulcus tumor, pulmonary sulcus tumour — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Lungs Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Respiratory system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0