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Extent of Disease Evaluation
Common Metastatic Sites
| Spread | Primary Site/Mets |
|---|---|
| Regional Spread | Direct extension to bladder or rectum; invasion of seminal vesicles. |
| Lymphatic Spread | Distant lymph nodes include cervical, scalene, supraclavicular (Virchow's or sentinel node in left supraclavicular region), common iliac, inguinal, and aortic (para-aortic, peri-arotic, lumbar) chains. |
| Hematogenous Spread | Bone (osteoblastic lesions), liver, kidneys, adrenal glands, and occasionally lung and brain. |
Definitions
Key words/possible involvement:
Terms which indicate possible involvement by tumor. Common terms are provided, but the list is not all-inclusive.
Other words/no involvement:
Other terms seen in reports which indicate an abnormality but do not indicate a neoplastic process. Common terms are provided, but the list is not all-inclusive.
Key Information
Information to look for in the report of the study. Key information helps define the extent of disease.