Seth Kligerman1, Gerald Abbott. 1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Maryland Medical Center, 22 S Greene St., Rm. N2W78, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA. sethkligerman@hotmail.com
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: In 2009, a new TNM staging system was published by the International Union Against Cancer and the American Joint Committee on Cancer. The new edition will encompass non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, and bronchopulmonary carcinoids. This article will review many important changes that have been made in the revised staging system. CONCLUSION: It is important that radiologists learn the new system and understand the reasons for the changes to provide more accurate clinical staging.
OBJECTIVE: In 2009, a new TNM staging system was published by the International Union Against Cancer and the American Joint Committee on Cancer. The new edition will encompass non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, and bronchopulmonary carcinoids. This article will review many important changes that have been made in the revised staging system. CONCLUSION: It is important that radiologists learn the new system and understand the reasons for the changes to provide more accurate clinical staging.
Authors: Pablo G Cavalcanti; Shahram Shirani; Jacob Scharcanski; Crystal Fong; Jane Meng; Jane Castelli; David Koff Journal: Quant Imaging Med Surg Date: 2016-02