CT Analysis of Lung Carcinosarcoma(A Report of 11 Cases) / 实用放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the diagnosis value of CT through analyzing 11 cases with the rare disease-lung carcinosarcoma.Methods 11 cases of lung carcinosarcoma proved by operation and pathology from 1994-2000 were analyzed.Results Lung carcinosarcoma had the characteristics of both lung cancer and sarcoma. The border of the carcinosarcoma was irregular, it had lobulation or spiculation, just like primary lung cancer. When IV contrast medium was used, it had some sarcoma’s characteristics such as lower density in center of mass. Conclusion CT is a good method to show the characteristics of lung carcinosarcoma. It is important to recognize the CT appearances of lung carcinosarcoma in order to improve diagnostic ability.