Most common in patients with renal, colon, breast, and endometrial cancers and melanoma
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Selected References
Breta M et al: Endobronchial metastasis from extrathoracic malignancies: a clinicopathological study of 11 cases. Lung India. 36(3):212-5, 2019
Madariaga ML et al: Secondary tracheal tumors: a systematic review. Ann Cardiothorac Surg. 7(2):183-96, 2018
Ikemura K et al: Endobronchial metastasis from extrapulmonary neoplasms: analysis of clinicopathologic features and cytological evaluation by bronchial brushing. Lung. 195(5):595-9, 2017
Shroff GS et al: Imaging of metastases in the chest: mechanisms of spread and potential pitfalls. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 38(6):594-603, 2017
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Endobronchial metastasis
Endotracheal metastasis
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Spread of malignancy to airway
Most common in patients with renal, colon, breast, and endometrial cancers and melanoma
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Breta M et al: Endobronchial metastasis from extrathoracic malignancies: a clinicopathological study of 11 cases. Lung India. 36(3):212-5, 2019
Madariaga ML et al: Secondary tracheal tumors: a systematic review. Ann Cardiothorac Surg. 7(2):183-96, 2018
Ikemura K et al: Endobronchial metastasis from extrapulmonary neoplasms: analysis of clinicopathologic features and cytological evaluation by bronchial brushing. Lung. 195(5):595-9, 2017
Shroff GS et al: Imaging of metastases in the chest: mechanisms of spread and potential pitfalls. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 38(6):594-603, 2017
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