Abstract

Bronchogenic carcinoma was considered to be rare in the beginning of the century but has now reached epidemic proportions. This dramatic increase correlates with the widespread prevalence of cigarette smoking. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality for both men and women, responsible for more deaths than prostate, breast, and colorectal cancers combined. Bronchogenic carcinoma is typically detected first on chest radiography but computed tomography (CT) scan is the most important imaging technique, providing both TNM staging information and assessment of recurrence because of its better spatial resolution. CT provides precise characterization of the size, contour, extent and tissue composition of the suspicious lesion

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