Definition
Carcinomatosis is a condition resulting from
widespread dissemination of carcinoma in multiple sites in various
organs or tissues of the body; sometimes also used in relation to
involvement of a relatively large region of the body.
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Radiographic Appearance
The radiographic appearances are dependent on the site/s
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Pathology
'Carcinomatosis' simply means that there was no definite single
pathology; Carcinomatosis is carcinoma that has spread widely
throughout the body via the lymphatic system, bloodstream or across
the peritoneal cavity
Common sites are: peritoneal, meningeal, lymphatic and chest.
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Treatment:
Treatment is general symptomatic as the disease is generally well
progressed upon diagnosis.
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