Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Pulmonary metastases
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Pulmonary metastasis refers to lung cancer that has originated somewhere else in the body. In other words, the primary cancerous tumor has spread to the lungs.
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]