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Which vein runs along the right side and dumps into the superior vena cava?
Which vein runs along the right side and dumps into the superior vena cava?
Where does the thoracic duct start?
Where does the thoracic duct start?
Which nerve runs posterior to the hilum?
Which nerve runs posterior to the hilum?
What is the main function of Type II pneumocytes?
What is the main function of Type II pneumocytes?
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When is annual low-dose CT scan indicated for lung cancer screening?
When is annual low-dose CT scan indicated for lung cancer screening?
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When does lung cancer screening stop?
When does lung cancer screening stop?
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Which is the most common late complication after tracheal surgery?
Which is the most common late complication after tracheal surgery?
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What is the most common malignant tumor of the trachea in children?
What is the most common malignant tumor of the trachea in children?
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What is the most common organism associated with lung abscess?
What is the most common organism associated with lung abscess?
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What is the most common cause of empyema?
What is the most common cause of empyema?
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Which injury level results in left-sided chylothorax?
Which injury level results in left-sided chylothorax?
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What is the characteristic feature of chylothorax fluid?
What is the characteristic feature of chylothorax fluid?
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What is considered massive hemoptysis?
What is considered massive hemoptysis?
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What is the most common cause of spontaneous pneumothorax?
What is the most common cause of spontaneous pneumothorax?
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What is the recurrence risk after the 2nd pneumothorax?
What is the recurrence risk after the 2nd pneumothorax?
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What is the primary treatment for stable pneumothorax that is less than 10%?
What is the primary treatment for stable pneumothorax that is less than 10%?
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What may be needed in surgery for pneumothorax if blebs are not found?
What may be needed in surgery for pneumothorax if blebs are not found?
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What procedure causes an inflammatory reaction between pulmonary and parietal pleura?
What procedure causes an inflammatory reaction between pulmonary and parietal pleura?
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What is the most common cause of malignant pericardial effusion?
What is the most common cause of malignant pericardial effusion?
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What is the recommended treatment for a clotted hemothorax if it exceeds 25% of the lung or shows signs of infection?
What is the recommended treatment for a clotted hemothorax if it exceeds 25% of the lung or shows signs of infection?
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What is the most common cause of tension pneumothorax leading to cardiac arrest after blunt trauma?
What is the most common cause of tension pneumothorax leading to cardiac arrest after blunt trauma?
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Which condition is associated with endometrial implants in the visceral lung pleura?
Which condition is associated with endometrial implants in the visceral lung pleura?
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What is the primary treatment for bronchiectasis acquired from cystic fibrosis?
What is the primary treatment for bronchiectasis acquired from cystic fibrosis?
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What are the classic locations for tuberculosis lesions?
What are the classic locations for tuberculosis lesions?
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What is the recommended treatment for AVMs causing symptoms of hemoptysis and shortness of breath?
What is the recommended treatment for AVMs causing symptoms of hemoptysis and shortness of breath?
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Which condition presents with non-caseating granulomas?
Which condition presents with non-caseating granulomas?
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What is the most specific finding in pleural fluid indicating empyema?
What is the most specific finding in pleural fluid indicating empyema?
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What is the recommended treatment for recurrent pleural effusions?
What is the recommended treatment for recurrent pleural effusions?
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What is the most common lung cancer?
What is the most common lung cancer?
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In patients with lung cancer, what is the single most common site of metastasis?
In patients with lung cancer, what is the single most common site of metastasis?
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What is the overall 5-year survival rate for small cell carcinoma?
What is the overall 5-year survival rate for small cell carcinoma?
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Which carcinoma usually appears more central on imaging?
Which carcinoma usually appears more central on imaging?
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What is the most common cause of cancer-related death in the United States?
What is the most common cause of cancer-related death in the United States?
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What is the best test for the clinical assessment of T and N status in lung cancer?
What is the best test for the clinical assessment of T and N status in lung cancer?
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Which structure is NOT assessed using mediastinoscopy?
Which structure is NOT assessed using mediastinoscopy?
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What test is indicated for neuro symptoms, stage III/IV, small cell, and Pancoast tumors in lung cancer?
What test is indicated for neuro symptoms, stage III/IV, small cell, and Pancoast tumors in lung cancer?
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What is the TNM status for stage II lung cancer?
What is the TNM status for stage II lung cancer?
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Which tumor can look like pneumonia and grows along alveolar walls in lung cancer?
Which tumor can look like pneumonia and grows along alveolar walls in lung cancer?
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What is the most common complication following lung resection?
What is the most common complication following lung resection?
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In patients with lung cancer, which type of nodal involvement has the strongest influence on survival?
In patients with lung cancer, which type of nodal involvement has the strongest influence on survival?
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What is the most common benign adult lung tumor?
What is the most common benign adult lung tumor?
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What is the characteristic feature of Pancoast tumor?
What is the characteristic feature of Pancoast tumor?
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Which tumor is associated with invasion of the superior vena cava (SVC) causing severe venous swelling of head, neck, and upper extremities?
Which tumor is associated with invasion of the superior vena cava (SVC) causing severe venous swelling of head, neck, and upper extremities?
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What is the primary chemotherapy regimen for small cell lung carcinoma?
What is the primary chemotherapy regimen for small cell lung carcinoma?
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Which neuroendocrine tumor usually presents with symptoms such as cough and hemoptysis?
Which neuroendocrine tumor usually presents with symptoms such as cough and hemoptysis?
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What is the recommended treatment for atypical carcinoid tumors?
What is the recommended treatment for atypical carcinoid tumors?
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What is the most common mediastinal tumor in adults?
What is the most common mediastinal tumor in adults?
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Which benign adult lung tumor is composed of fat, cartilage, and connective tissue?
Which benign adult lung tumor is composed of fat, cartilage, and connective tissue?
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What is the most common anterior mediastinal mass in adults?
What is the most common anterior mediastinal mass in adults?
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What is the most common malignant germ cell tumor in the mediastinum?
What is the most common malignant germ cell tumor in the mediastinum?
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What is the recommended treatment for non-seminoma germ cell tumors?
What is the recommended treatment for non-seminoma germ cell tumors?
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