Lung superior sulcus carcinoma
Lung superior sulcus carcinoma
Definition
A carcinoma originating from the apical lung. Most superior sulcus lung carcinomas are bronchogenic carcinomas. This carcinoma may be associated with Pancoast syndrome. lt is also known as Pancoast tumor.
Also known as superior sulcus carcinoma of the lung, superior sulcus lung carcinoma — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bronchi | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Bronchi | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Lungs | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Lungs | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Respiratory system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |