Diagnosis and recent advances in the management of superior pulmonary sulcus tumors: a literature review

Authors

  • Wilson José Couto Doutor em Medicina, Cirurgião Cardiotorácico - Hospital Samaritano - São Paulo.
  • Roberto Rivetti Suelotto Cirurgião Cardiovascular - Hospital Samaritano - São Paulo.
  • Urias de Paula Filho Oncologista Clínico - Hospital Samaritano - São Paulo.
  • José Renan Queiroz Guimarães Oncologista Clínico - Hospital Samaritano - São Paulo.
  • Ana Lúcia Miguel Peres Hematologista e Oncologista Clínica - Hospital Metropolitano - São Paulo.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32635/2176-9745.RBC.2006v52n4.1853

Keywords:

Pancoast syndrome, Non-small-cell lung carcinoma, Combined-modality therapy

Abstract

Tumors of the superior pulmonary sulcus (Pancoast tumors) are usually non-small-cell lung cancers involving the pulmonary apex. Due to their location they are clinically unique and present limitations for surgical resection. Recent advances in the management of such tumors include combined-modality therapy with preoperative concurrent chemotherapy and radiotherapy as well as new surgical approaches allowing radical and complete resection. This has improved the treatment outcomes and prognosis in patients with this clinical condition.

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Published

2006-12-29

How to Cite

1.
Couto WJ, Suelotto RR, Paula Filho U de, Guimarães JRQ, Peres ALM. Diagnosis and recent advances in the management of superior pulmonary sulcus tumors: a literature review. Rev. Bras. Cancerol. [Internet]. 2006 Dec. 29 [cited 2024 May 21];52(4):381-6. Available from: https://rbc.inca.gov.br/index.php/revista/article/view/1853

Issue

Vol. 52 No. 4 (2006): Oct.Nov./Dec.

Section

LITERATURE REVIEW