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Lung Cancer Stage IIIA
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| Title: | Lung Cancer Stage IIIA |
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| Description: | Stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer; drawing shows cancer in the lymph nodes, the left main bronchus, pleura, diaphragm, 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). Stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer. The cancer has spread to the lymph nodes on the same side of the chest as the cancer. It may also spread to one or more of the following: (a) the main bronchus, (b) the chest wall, (c) the diaphragm, (d) the pleura between the lungs, and/or (e) the pericardium (membrane around the heart). |
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| Topics/Categories: |
Anatomy -- Lungs Pathology -- Organ |
| Type: | Color drawing |
| Source: | National Cancer Institute |
| Author: | Terese Winslow (artist) |
| AV Number: | CDR521911 |
| 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 |
