Diagnostic procedures in small cell lung carcinoma.

摘要: Besides the histological type, anatomical extent of tumor and general condition patient determine prognosis therapeutic concept (operation, radiotherapy, or chemotherapy) in bronchial carcinoma (Carr 1973; Carter 1979; Mountain Hermes Ihde Hansen 1981; Dombernovsky 1981). In addition, degree malignancy, rate cell doubling, demonstration vascular infiltration, presence clinical symptoms tumor, age sex are important (Edmonson et al. 1976, Maurer 1980), as any concomitant conditions. These various biological factors examined an extensive program before beginning therapy. The result this provides additional pointers to allows comparison results different studies. For purpose, a standardized system investigation is required.