Lung Cancer Staging and Treatment

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Which type of lung cancer has the lowest association with smoking?

Adenocarcinoma

What is the most common type of lung cancer?

Adenocarcinoma

If a lung cancer patient presents with brain, bone, adrenal glands, and liver metastases, which stage is typically assigned?

Stage IV

Which type of lung cancer is usually associated with central, diffuse, laminated, or popcorn calcifications?

Squamous cell carcinoma

What diagnostic method is typically used for peripheral lesions in lung cancer?

Transthoracic needle biopsy

In lung cancer staging, what does the 'T' represent in the TNM system?

Primary tumor size and location

Which type of lung cancer accounts for 38% of cases?

Bronchoalveolar Cell Carcinoma

Which paraneoplastic syndrome is associated with destruction of the phrenic nerve by a tumor?

Phrenic Nerve Palsy

Which symptom is more commonly seen in left-sided lung tumors?

Hoarseness

Which feature is not characteristic of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)?

Commonly presents as adenocarcinoma

Study Notes

Lung Cancer

  • Adenocarcinoma has the lowest association with smoking.

Types of Lung Cancer

  • The most common type of lung cancer is Adenocarcinoma.

Lung Cancer Staging

  • Presence of brain, bone, adrenal glands, and liver metastases typically corresponds to Stage IV.

Radiological Features

  • Central, diffuse, laminated, or popcorn calcifications are typically associated with Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Diagnostic Methods

  • Peripheral lesions in lung cancer are typically diagnosed using CT-guided biopsy or PET-CT.

TNM Staging System

  • In the TNM system, 'T' represents the primary tumor.

Epidemiology of Lung Cancer

  • Adenocarcinoma accounts for 38% of lung cancer cases.

Paraneoplastic Syndromes

  • Destruction of the phrenic nerve by a tumor is associated with Pancoast syndrome.

Clinical Features of Lung Cancer

  • Left-sided lung tumors are more commonly associated with dysphagia.

Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)

  • A feature not characteristic of SCLC is a slow growth rate.

Learn about the different stages of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and the corresponding treatment options. Understand key factors such as post-op FEV1 requirements, adjuvant chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapy for NSCLC. Explore important notes including the prevalence of adenocarcinoma and common sites of metastasis.

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