Remote metastases of lung cancer

Abstract

Remote metastases were revealed in 178 (60%) op 295 observed patients with lung cancer. The dependence of rate and localization of remote metastases on form histologic structure and sizes of the mitial focus of lung cancer is presented. In 133 (45%) patients, remote metastases are revealed in initial examination suggesting the low-symptom or symptomless course of lung cancer and remote metastases. The data suggested will provide timely diagnosis and will have prognostic importance.