RöFo : Fortschritte auf dem Gebiete der Röntgenstrahlen und der Nuklearmedizin
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Lung metastases from carcinoma of the prostate usually manifest themselves as radiologically diffuse lymphangitis carcinomatosa. Unlike the pathological findings, a radiological diagnosis is relatively uncommon. ⋯ In over 10% lung metastases were found, mostly in the form of lymphangitis carcinomatosa. In view of the bad prognostic significance and therapeutic implications of lymphangitis carcinomatosa, it is important to bear this in mind and to look for it radiologically.