Cervical mediastinoscopy incisional metastasis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Tumor deposit in the cervical mediastinoscopy incision is a rare complication of this operation when it is done to stage lung cancer. The etiology of this complication remains unclear. We present the case of a patient with this condition, discuss the cause and management, and review the literature.
Medical subject headings
- Carcinoma, Large Cell
- Lung Neoplasms
- Mediastinoscopy
- Neoplasm Seeding