ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTICS OF LUNG TUMOR INVASION OF THE CHEST WALL: PITFAILS AND DIFFICULTIES

Purpose: One of the main methods of treatment in lung cancer, the most common malignant tumor in the world, is surgical operation. One of the causes of lung carcinoma inoperability lies in tumor penetration to the chest wall. Chest sonography is the best method for diagnostics in such situation. The aim of the investigation was to define pitfails and difficulties while ultrasound diagnosing lung tumor invasion (TI) in chest wall. Methods and Materials: Ultrasound examinations (US) of the chest wall and lungs were performed in 88 patients with peripheral lung tumor using 3–5MHz convex or sector probes and 7,5MHz…