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A 60-year-old male with a significant smoking history presents with a persistent cough, weight loss, and haemoptysis. Imaging studies reveal a lung mass.
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of squamous cell carcinoma of the lung?
A 60-year-old male with a significant smoking history presents with a persistent cough, weight loss, and haemoptysis. Imaging studies reveal a lung mass.
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of squamous cell carcinoma of the lung?
A 32-year-old male presents with a chronic cough, night sweats, weight loss, and haemoptysis. He recently travelled to a country with a high prevalence of tuberculosis. Chest x-ray shows cavitary lesions in the upper lobes.
Which diagnostic test would confirm active tuberculosis?
A 32-year-old male presents with a chronic cough, night sweats, weight loss, and haemoptysis. He recently travelled to a country with a high prevalence of tuberculosis. Chest x-ray shows cavitary lesions in the upper lobes.
Which diagnostic test would confirm active tuberculosis?
A 65-year-old female with a 40-pack-year history of smoking presents with chronic cough, sputum production, and dyspnoea on exertion. Pulmonary function tests show a reduced FEV1/FVC ratio. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A 65-year-old female with a 40-pack-year history of smoking presents with chronic cough, sputum production, and dyspnoea on exertion. Pulmonary function tests show a reduced FEV1/FVC ratio. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A 45-year-old male presents to the emergency department with a sudden onset of chest pain and shortness of breath. He has just returned from an overseas trip. What is the most appropriate initial treatment for this patient?
A 45-year-old male presents to the emergency department with a sudden onset of chest pain and shortness of breath. He has just returned from an overseas trip. What is the most appropriate initial treatment for this patient?
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A 30-year-old female presents with fever, productive cough, pleuritic chest pain, and dyspnoea. Chest x-ray shows consolidation in the right lower lobe. What is the most likely causative organism?
A 30-year-old female presents with fever, productive cough, pleuritic chest pain, and dyspnoea. Chest x-ray shows consolidation in the right lower lobe. What is the most likely causative organism?
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A 70-year-old male with a history of asbestos exposure presents with progressive dyspnoea, chest pain, and weight loss. Which of the following findings is most indicative of mesothelioma?
A 70-year-old male with a history of asbestos exposure presents with progressive dyspnoea, chest pain, and weight loss. Which of the following findings is most indicative of mesothelioma?
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A 40-year-old female presents with chronic productive cough, haemoptysis, and recurrent pneumonia. High-resolution CT scan shows dilated bronchi with thickened walls. What is the most appropriate management strategy for this patient?
A 40-year-old female presents with chronic productive cough, haemoptysis, and recurrent pneumonia. High-resolution CT scan shows dilated bronchi with thickened walls. What is the most appropriate management strategy for this patient?
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A 12-year-old male presents with episodes of wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath, particularly at night and during exercise. He has a history of atopic dermatitis. Which of the following is the most appropriate long-term management for his condition?
A 12-year-old male presents with episodes of wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath, particularly at night and during exercise. He has a history of atopic dermatitis. Which of the following is the most appropriate long-term management for his condition?
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A 50-year-old female presents with dyspnoea and pleuritic chest pain. Physical examination reveals decreased breath sounds and dullness to percussion on the left side. Thoracentesis shows an exudative effusion. What is the most likely cause of her pleural effusion?
A 50-year-old female presents with dyspnoea and pleuritic chest pain. Physical examination reveals decreased breath sounds and dullness to percussion on the left side. Thoracentesis shows an exudative effusion. What is the most likely cause of her pleural effusion?
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A 60-year-old male with a history of alcoholism presents with fever, productive cough with foul-smelling sputum, and pleuritic chest pain. Chest x-ray shows a cavity with an air-fluid level in the right lower lobe. What is the most likely causative organism?
A 60-year-old male with a history of alcoholism presents with fever, productive cough with foul-smelling sputum, and pleuritic chest pain. Chest x-ray shows a cavity with an air-fluid level in the right lower lobe. What is the most likely causative organism?
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A 65-year-old female presents with progressive dyspnoea on exertion and a dry cough. Pulmonary function tests show a restrictive pattern, and a high-resolution CT scan reveals a honeycomb pattern. What is the likely diagnosis?
A 65-year-old female presents with progressive dyspnoea on exertion and a dry cough. Pulmonary function tests show a restrictive pattern, and a high-resolution CT scan reveals a honeycomb pattern. What is the likely diagnosis?
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A 60-year-old male with a significant smoking history presents with cough, weight loss, and haemoptysis. Imaging studies reveal a centrally located mass, and biopsy confirms small cell lung carcinoma. Which of the following paraneoplastic syndromes is most commonly associated with small cell lung carcinoma?
A 60-year-old male with a significant smoking history presents with cough, weight loss, and haemoptysis. Imaging studies reveal a centrally located mass, and biopsy confirms small cell lung carcinoma. Which of the following paraneoplastic syndromes is most commonly associated with small cell lung carcinoma?
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A 5 year old boy presents with fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. His mother reports that he has had similar episodes in the past. Physical examination reveals crackles in the right lower lung zone, and chest x-ray shows consolidation. What is the most likely causative organism?
A 5 year old boy presents with fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. His mother reports that he has had similar episodes in the past. Physical examination reveals crackles in the right lower lung zone, and chest x-ray shows consolidation. What is the most likely causative organism?
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A 55-year-old female presents with progressive dyspnoea and a dry cough. She has a history of rheumatoid arthritis. Pulmonary function tests show a restrictive pattern, and a CT scan reveals reticular opacities and honeycombing. What is the likely diagnosis?
A 55-year-old female presents with progressive dyspnoea and a dry cough. She has a history of rheumatoid arthritis. Pulmonary function tests show a restrictive pattern, and a CT scan reveals reticular opacities and honeycombing. What is the likely diagnosis?
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A 45-year-old male presents with progressive dyspnoea, fatigue, and chest pain. Echocardiography reveals increased pulmonary artery pressure, and right heart catheterisation confirms pulmonary hypertension. What is the most likely underlying cause of pulmonary hypertension in this patient?
A 45-year-old male presents with progressive dyspnoea, fatigue, and chest pain. Echocardiography reveals increased pulmonary artery pressure, and right heart catheterisation confirms pulmonary hypertension. What is the most likely underlying cause of pulmonary hypertension in this patient?
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A 35-year-old female is admitted to the ICU with severe shortness of breath, hypoxaemia, and bilateral pulmonary infiltrates on chest x-ray following a severe pneumonia. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A 35-year-old female is admitted to the ICU with severe shortness of breath, hypoxaemia, and bilateral pulmonary infiltrates on chest x-ray following a severe pneumonia. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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A 6-month-old infant presents with fever, cough, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. She has been diagnosed with bronchiolitis. What is the most likely causative organism?
A 6-month-old infant presents with fever, cough, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. She has been diagnosed with bronchiolitis. What is the most likely causative organism?
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A 40-year-old male presents with cough, dyspnoea, and fatigue. Chest x-ray shows bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy, and a biopsy reveals non-caseating granulomas. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A 40-year-old male presents with cough, dyspnoea, and fatigue. Chest x-ray shows bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy, and a biopsy reveals non-caseating granulomas. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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A 50-year-old female presents with cough, dyspnoea, and fatigue after working in a bird breeding facility. Pulmonary function tests show a restrictive pattern, and chest CT reveals ground-glass opacities. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A 50-year-old female presents with cough, dyspnoea, and fatigue after working in a bird breeding facility. Pulmonary function tests show a restrictive pattern, and chest CT reveals ground-glass opacities. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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A 54-year-old female smoker presents with progressive weight loss, tiredness, and increasing shortness of breath. Which statement is NOT correct about lung adenocarcinoma?
A 54-year-old female smoker presents with progressive weight loss, tiredness, and increasing shortness of breath. Which statement is NOT correct about lung adenocarcinoma?
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A 32-year-old male presents with a chronic cough, night sweats, weight loss, and hemoptysis. Chest x-ray shows cavitary lesions in the upper lobes and he has a positive tuberculin skin test. Which statement is NOT correct about tuberculosis?
A 32-year-old male presents with a chronic cough, night sweats, weight loss, and hemoptysis. Chest x-ray shows cavitary lesions in the upper lobes and he has a positive tuberculin skin test. Which statement is NOT correct about tuberculosis?
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A 65-year-old female with a 40-pack year history of smoking presents with chronic cough, sputum production, and dyspnoea on exertion. Pulmonary function tests show a reduced FEV1/FVC ratio. Which statement is NOT correct about her diagnosis?
A 65-year-old female with a 40-pack year history of smoking presents with chronic cough, sputum production, and dyspnoea on exertion. Pulmonary function tests show a reduced FEV1/FVC ratio. Which statement is NOT correct about her diagnosis?
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A 45-year-old female presents to the emergency department with a sudden onset of chest pain and shortness of breath after returning from a trip overseas. What statement is NOT correct about her diagnosis?
A 45-year-old female presents to the emergency department with a sudden onset of chest pain and shortness of breath after returning from a trip overseas. What statement is NOT correct about her diagnosis?
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A 30-year-old female presents with fever, productive cough, pleuritic chest pain, and dyspnoea. A chest x-ray shows consolidation in the right lower lobe. Which statement is NOT correct about Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)?
A 30-year-old female presents with fever, productive cough, pleuritic chest pain, and dyspnoea. A chest x-ray shows consolidation in the right lower lobe. Which statement is NOT correct about Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)?
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Which of the following best defines cultural safety?
Which of the following best defines cultural safety?
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What is the initial step in Coffin's Cultural Security Model?
What is the initial step in Coffin's Cultural Security Model?
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What percentage of pharyngitis cases are caused by rhinoviruses?
What percentage of pharyngitis cases are caused by rhinoviruses?
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What happens to alveolar partial pressure of oxygen (PAO2) when there is low ventilation but normal perfusion (low VA/Q ratio)?
What happens to alveolar partial pressure of oxygen (PAO2) when there is low ventilation but normal perfusion (low VA/Q ratio)?
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Which of the following conditions is associated with a high ventilation-perfusion (VA/Q) ratio?
Which of the following conditions is associated with a high ventilation-perfusion (VA/Q) ratio?
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What is the primary cause of hypoxaemia in cases of ventilation-perfusion mismatch?
What is the primary cause of hypoxaemia in cases of ventilation-perfusion mismatch?
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What is atelectasis?
What is atelectasis?
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Which respiratory centre is primarily responsible for generating the basic rhythm of breathing?
Which respiratory centre is primarily responsible for generating the basic rhythm of breathing?
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Which area of the brainstem coordinates the transition between inhalation and exhalation?
Which area of the brainstem coordinates the transition between inhalation and exhalation?
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Which nerve supplies the anterior 2/3 of the tongue for general sensation?
Which nerve supplies the anterior 2/3 of the tongue for general sensation?
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What is the role of the greater petrosal nerve?
What is the role of the greater petrosal nerve?
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Which cytokines are primarily involved in the stimulation of allergen-specific IgE production?
Which cytokines are primarily involved in the stimulation of allergen-specific IgE production?
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Which immune cells are primarily responsible for the late-phase reaction in IgE-mediated hypersensitivity?
Which immune cells are primarily responsible for the late-phase reaction in IgE-mediated hypersensitivity?
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What is the primary function of regulatory T (Treg) cells in allergic responses?
What is the primary function of regulatory T (Treg) cells in allergic responses?
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What is the primary goal of allergen-specific immunotherapy (SCIT or SLIT)?
What is the primary goal of allergen-specific immunotherapy (SCIT or SLIT)?
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The presence of which sign on a chest x-ray indicates pneumothorax?
The presence of which sign on a chest x-ray indicates pneumothorax?
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What type of medication is tiotropium?
What type of medication is tiotropium?
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What class of drugs includes medications like montelukast?
What class of drugs includes medications like montelukast?
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What feature is characteristic of obstructive lung diseases?
What feature is characteristic of obstructive lung diseases?
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Which disease is associated with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency?
Which disease is associated with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency?
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Which clinical feature is NOT typical of chronic bronchitis?
Which clinical feature is NOT typical of chronic bronchitis?
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What is the main cause of bronchiectasis?
What is the main cause of bronchiectasis?
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Which term describes a high-pitched, polyphonic sound produced in the airways during expiration?
Which term describes a high-pitched, polyphonic sound produced in the airways during expiration?
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of restrictive lung disease?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of restrictive lung disease?
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What histological pattern is commonly associated with ARDS?
What histological pattern is commonly associated with ARDS?
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Which disease is characterised by temporally heterogeneous fibrosis and honeycomb lung?
Which disease is characterised by temporally heterogeneous fibrosis and honeycomb lung?
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Which restrictive lung disease is associated with tight non-necrotising granulomas and multisystem involvement?
Which restrictive lung disease is associated with tight non-necrotising granulomas and multisystem involvement?
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What is the most common cause of Acute Lung Injury (ALI) leading to ARDS?
What is the most common cause of Acute Lung Injury (ALI) leading to ARDS?
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Which type of interstitial pneumonia is characterized by polyploid plugs of loose organizing connective tissue in alveolar ducts and alveoli?
Which type of interstitial pneumonia is characterized by polyploid plugs of loose organizing connective tissue in alveolar ducts and alveoli?
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What oxygen delivery device provides the highest concentration of oxygen?
What oxygen delivery device provides the highest concentration of oxygen?
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What is the recommended target oxygen saturation for a patient with COPD?
What is the recommended target oxygen saturation for a patient with COPD?
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Which test involves intradermal injection to detect TB infection?
Which test involves intradermal injection to detect TB infection?
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What form of extrapulmonary TB involves the spine?
What form of extrapulmonary TB involves the spine?
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What statement about pulmonary embolism (PE) is true?
What statement about pulmonary embolism (PE) is true?
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Goodpasture syndrome involves autoantibodies against which structure?
Goodpasture syndrome involves autoantibodies against which structure?
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Which is NOT a common clinical feature of diffuse pulmonary hemorrhage?
Which is NOT a common clinical feature of diffuse pulmonary hemorrhage?
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Which pathogen is most commonly associated with healthcare-associated pneumonia (HCAP)?
Which pathogen is most commonly associated with healthcare-associated pneumonia (HCAP)?
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Which of the following is a common cause of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)?
Which of the following is a common cause of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)?
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What type of pleural effusion is characterized by low glucose levels, pleural fluid acidosis, and elevated LDH?
What type of pleural effusion is characterized by low glucose levels, pleural fluid acidosis, and elevated LDH?
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What condition is characterized by abnormal and permanent dilation of bronchi?
What condition is characterized by abnormal and permanent dilation of bronchi?
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Which organism is most commonly responsible for lung abscesses following aspiration?
Which organism is most commonly responsible for lung abscesses following aspiration?
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What pathogen is associated with melioidosis?
What pathogen is associated with melioidosis?
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What is the most common opportunistic infection in HIV patients with a CD4 count below 200 cells/mm3?
What is the most common opportunistic infection in HIV patients with a CD4 count below 200 cells/mm3?
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Which pathogen is most commonly associated with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in children?
Which pathogen is most commonly associated with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in children?
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What is the most common bacterial cause of pharyngitis?
What is the most common bacterial cause of pharyngitis?
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Which treatment is recommended for acute epiglottitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib)?
Which treatment is recommended for acute epiglottitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib)?
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What pathogen is most commonly responsible for acute otitis media?
What pathogen is most commonly responsible for acute otitis media?
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Which condition is characterized by fever, hoarseness, and a barking cough?
Which condition is characterized by fever, hoarseness, and a barking cough?
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What the most common pathogen associated with chronic sinusitis?
What the most common pathogen associated with chronic sinusitis?
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Which of the following is a key feature of a granuloma in tuberculosis (TB)?
Which of the following is a key feature of a granuloma in tuberculosis (TB)?
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What is the significance of a positive IGRA test?
What is the significance of a positive IGRA test?
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Which infection control measure is most effective in preventing TB transmission in healthcare settings?
Which infection control measure is most effective in preventing TB transmission in healthcare settings?
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Which type of lung cancer is most commonly found in non-smokers?
Which type of lung cancer is most commonly found in non-smokers?
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Study Notes
Patient Profile
- 60-year-old male, significant history of smoking.
- Symptomatic with a persistent cough, weight loss, and hemoptysis.
Clinical Signs and Symptoms
- Persistent cough indicating possible underlying pathology.
- Weight loss suggesting systemic illness or malignancy.
- Hemoptysis, a concerning symptom often associated with lung disorders.
Imaging Findings
- Centrally located lung mass observed in imaging studies.
- Central lung masses often indicate squamous cell carcinoma or other malignancies.
Diagnosis Characteristics
- Often associated with a long history of smoking, increasing the risk of lung cancer.
- Commonly presents with symptoms such as cough, weight loss, and blood in sputum.
- Characteristic features may include cavitation or invasion of adjacent structures depending on the tumor type.
Risk Factors
- Strong correlation between smoking history and lung cancer development.
- Male gender and older age contribute to increased risk.
Importance of Further Investigation
- Need for biopsy and histological examination to confirm diagnosis.
- Additional imaging may be required to assess for metastasis.
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Test your knowledge on diagnosing lung cancer in a patient with significant smoking history. Explore the characteristic features that accompany persistent cough, weight loss, and haemoptysis. Are you prepared for the challenges of this critical diagnosis?
