Radiological Findings

Central Mass
This is the most common finding on chest x-ray in these patients. Sixty to eighty percent of patients with small cell carcinoma have a central mass at the time of presentation.
Hilar Adenopathy
Hilar adenopathy is found in many patients who have small cell carcinoma.
Mediastinal Widening
Ten to fifteen percent of patients present with superior mediastinal widening on chest x- ray.