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lung cancer mortality based on gender
highest mortality in men
second highest in women
what is a carcinoma
cancer arising form epithelial cells
what are the two types of lung carcinomas
small cell lung carcinomas...
PULMONARY NEOPLASMS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+
GRADED .Buy Quality Materials!
lung cancer mortality based on gender
highest mortality in men
second highest in women
what is a carcinoma
cancer arising form epithelial cells
what are the two types of lung carcinomas
small cell lung carcinomas (SCLC)
non-small lung carcinomas (NSCLC)
what is the main type of SCLC
small cell (oat cell) carcinoma
three types of NSCLC
adenocarcinoma
large cell carcinoma
squamous cell carcinoma
what are pneumocytes
aka alveolar cells
specialized cells that line alveoli and are responsible for gas exchange, type I and type
II
which type of pneumocyte account for majority of alveolar epithelium
type II
quick rundown of lung cancer pathophys
carcinogens activate oncogenes > tumor suppressing genes inactivated > atypical cell
proliferation > mass forms (mostly in or near hilum) > spread to lymph nodes
the first evaluation of a lung nodule is to
estimate its size
examples of benign masses
granuloma (inflammatory)
harmartoma (connective tissues)
lung cancer typically metastasizes to what locations in the body
brain, liver, bones, kidneys
what is the imaging modality of choice for a suspicious lung nodule or a lung
nodule in a patient with symptoms
CT w contrast (chest and upper abdomen)
what diagnostic test happens after the CT
biopsy or interventional treatment
what should be included in the workup of a suspicious lung nodule or a nodule in
a patient with symptoms
, CT, PET, CBC, CMP, ALP, PFTs, sputum cytology
lung nodules greater than __ mm are concerning
6
nodules in which area(s) of the lungs are concerning
upper lobes, hilar structures
nodules in which area(s) of the lungs are non-concerning/likely benign
close to a fissure or the pleura
benign lung nodules typically have what kinds of borders
well defined (also with fatty tissue or calcification)
lung nodules that have _____ borders are concerning
abnormal spiculated
finding greater than __ lung nodules is concerning
3
lung nodules that are contrast enhanced are (benign/concerning)
concerning
lung nodules that are cavitated or nonsolid are (benign/concerning)
concerning
other than malignant neoplasms, what may cause high uptake on PET scans
inflammatory conditions
which patients are recommended an annual low dose chest CT to screen for lung
cancer
adults 55-80 with >= 30 pack year history who currently smoke or have quit within the
past 15 years
lung cancer stage IA
tumor no more than 3 cm
no spread to lymph nodes
lung cancer stage IB
tumor between 3-4 cm
no spread to any lymph nodes
its maybe growing
lung cancer stage IIA
tumor between 4-5 cm
no spread to any lymph nodes and
its maybe growing
lung cancer stage IIB
tumor between 5-7cm
no spread to lymph
its growing
other criteria for lung cancer stage IIB
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