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Lung Cancer Stage IIIB
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| Title: | Lung Cancer Stage IIIB |
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| Description: | Stage IIIB non-small cell lung cancer; drawing shows cancer in the lymph nodes above the collarbone or lymph nodes in the opposite side of the chest from the cancer; also shows cancer in the trachea, left main bronchus, esophagus, sternum, diaphragm, inferior vena cava, aorta, heart, and chest wall. One inset shows a close-up of cancer spreading from the lung into the pleura and chest wall; another inset shows a close-up of cancer spreading from the lung into the pericardium (membrane around the heart) and the heart. Stage IIIB non-small cell lung cancer. The cancer has spread to (a) lymph nodes above the collarbone or lymph nodes on the opposite side of the chest from the cancer, and/or it may also spread to one or more of the following: (b) the heart, (c) the inferior vena cava and the aorta, (d) the chest wall, (e) the diaphragm, (f) the trachea, and (g) the sternum or esophagus. Cancer may also spread to the fluid between the pleura (thin layers of tissue lining the lungs and chest cavity). |
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| Topics/Categories: |
Anatomy -- Lungs Pathology -- Organ |
| Type: | Color drawing |
| Source: | National Cancer Institute |
| Author: | Terese Winslow (artist) |
| AV Number: | CDR521915 |
| Date Created: | March 11, 2008 |
| Date Added: | 8/26/2008 |
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Yes - This image is copyright protected. Any use of this image is subject to prevailing copyright laws. U.S. Government has reuse rights. Please contact the rights holder of this image for permission requests.
Rights holder: Terese Winslow Email: terese.winslow@mindspring.com |
