Malignant superior sulcus neoplasm

Definition

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

Also known as malignant pulmonary sulcus neoplasm, malignant Superior sulcus lung neoplasm, malignant Superior sulcus lung tumor, malignant Superior sulcus lung tumour, malignant Superior sulcus neoplasm, malignant Superior sulcus neoplasm of lung, malignant Superior sulcus neoplasm of the lung, malignant Superior sulcus tumor, malignant Superior sulcus tumor of lung, malignant Superior sulcus tumor of the lung, malignant Superior sulcus tumour of lung, malignant Superior sulcus tumour of the lung, Pancoast tumor, Pancoast's tumor, pulmonary sulcus neoplasm, malignant — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 8007 per MONDO
• NCIT C7527 per MONDO
• SCTID 254638002 per MONDO
• UMLS C0549471 per MONDO

Affected Organs