Sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung CT scan

CT scan of the chest is the imaging investigation of choice for sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung. CT scan is useful in diagnosing the tumor and also to rule out any possible metastasis. CT scan finding of sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung is similar to CT scan finding of lung cancer. Characteristic findings include ground glass opacity, rounded or spiculated mass, local nodal involvement, and lobar collapse.

• CT scan of the chest is the imaging investigation of choice for sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung.^[1]
• CT scan is useful in diagnosing the tumor and also to rule out any possible metastasis.
• CT scan finding of sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung is similar to CT scan finding of lung cancer.
• Finding on Ct scan suggestive of sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung include:
  • May arise from the center or the peripheral part of the lung
  • Usually measure approximately 5 cm in diameter
  • Mixed density
  • Perihilar and mediastinal involvement
  • Ground glass opacity
  • Rapid growth
• For more information on CT-scan findings of lung cancer, click here.
• For more information on CT-scan findings of non small cell lung cancer, click here.

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