[Metastasis of cervical cancer (based on lymphography data)]

The frequency and extent of lymphogenic dissemination of cervical carcinoma versus histologic type, growth pattern and degree of local spread of tumor were studied on the basis of clinico-roentgenological data on 131 cases. Regional metastases developed in external and general iliac lymph nodes. Locally disseminated T1b, T2a and T3 tumors made the case for lymphography because it provided data necessary for radiation treatment planning. Roentgenologic follow-up and repeated lymphography were instrumental in evaluating the effectiveness of radiation treatment and detected lymphogenic metastases in 7.3% of cases.