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[Endoscopic endobronchial metastasis].

T Tsukamoto1, M Nagasawa, K Yamada

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Yamagata Prefectural Central Hospital, Japan.

Nihon Kyobu Shikkan Gakkai Zasshi
|April 1, 1992
PubMed
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Endobronchial metastasis, detected via endoscopy, is found in 16.7% of patients with metastatic lung tumors. This finding suggests that endoscopic endobronchial metastasis may not always involve the bronchial wall itself.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Context:

  • Endobronchial metastasis from extrathoracic tumors is reported in 2-5% of autopsy studies.
  • Endoscopic examination reveals a higher incidence of endobronchial metastasis, approximately 30%.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the nature of endobronchial metastasis diagnosed via endoscopy.
  • To correlate endoscopic findings with primary tumor sites and radiological findings.

Summary:

  • A review of 36 patients with metastatic pulmonary tumors identified 6 (16.7%) with endobronchial metastasis.
  • Primary tumors included colonic, prostatic, tongue, and renal cell carcinoma.
  • Chest X-ray findings varied, including nodular shadows, atelectasis, and hilar lymphadenopathy.

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Impact:

  • The study indicates that endoscopic endobronchial metastasis does not invariably signify metastasis to the bronchial wall.
  • Findings contribute to a better understanding of the diagnostic criteria and implications of endobronchial metastasis.