steven1984 Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 Hi all: What does a "full metastatic workup" consist of? Thanks, steven1984 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PVMD? Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 Hi all: What does a "full metastatic workup" consist of? Thanks, steven1984 I see these ordered in the hospital on occasion and are primarily used to look for mets in the the 'usual suspect' organs. Brain (CT/MR), pulmonary (CXR), bone (bone scan) I believe but don't think that's exhaustive. Input from someone on the prescribing end would be welcomed here as I only speak from the nursing POV. Absolutely pumped to learn about the full extent of these workups when I change sides in Sept tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 A full met workup means looking for mets everywhere instead of just looking for what the symptoms and signs says. What tests are done depends on what the primary tumor is. Usually consists of: head CT, CXR or thorax CT, abdo CT, bone scan a PET scan might also be done depending of availability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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