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Abdominal computed tomography in patients with small cell lung cancer

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The results of abdominal computed tomography in 38 patients with small cell lung cancer are reported. 47% patients had abnormal scans. Liver metastases were present in 24%, adrenal enlargement in 24% and lymphadenopathy in 8%. Two of the three patients (8%) with bilateral adrenal enlargement had ectopic hormone production.

Overall 11% patients with retroperitoneal metastases had their staging changed from limited to extensive disease due to computed tomography.

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  1. Institute of Radiological Sciences and Department of Medical Oncology, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Eccles Street, Dublin 7

    H. O’Neill, M. Teeling, D. N. Carney & J. T. Ennis

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O’Neill, H., Teeling, M., Carney, D.N. et al. Abdominal computed tomography in patients with small cell lung cancer. I.J.M.S. 157, 344–347 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02948346

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