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What is
Pancoast tumor
?Pronunciation: /ˈpænˌkoʊst ˈtumər/
Pancoast tumor
Definition
A type of lung cancer that begins in the upper part of a lung and spreads to nearby tissues such as the ribs and vertebrae. Most Pancoast tumors are non-small cell cancers. Also called pulmonary sulcus tumor.