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What percentage of lung cancer cases are classified as small cell lung cancer?
What percentage of lung cancer cases are classified as small cell lung cancer?
Which subtype of non-small cell lung cancer is most common?
Which subtype of non-small cell lung cancer is most common?
Which factor is most strongly associated with small cell lung cancer?
Which factor is most strongly associated with small cell lung cancer?
Which biomarker is associated with small cell lung cancer?
Which biomarker is associated with small cell lung cancer?
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What is a common location for squamous cell carcinoma in the lungs?
What is a common location for squamous cell carcinoma in the lungs?
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Which immunohistochemical marker is positive in mucinous tumors?
Which immunohistochemical marker is positive in mucinous tumors?
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What is the characteristic feature of large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma?
What is the characteristic feature of large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma?
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Which of the following mutations are commonly associated with neuroendocrine tumors?
Which of the following mutations are commonly associated with neuroendocrine tumors?
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What treatment is indicated for a diagnosis requiring Crizotinib?
What treatment is indicated for a diagnosis requiring Crizotinib?
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What is the characteristic mitotic rate in carcinoid tumors?
What is the characteristic mitotic rate in carcinoid tumors?
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Study Notes
Lung Cancer Types and Characteristics
- Small cell lung cancer (SCLC): Accounts for 15% of cases, highly aggressive, usually central, with a potential for metastasis to the brain, and commonly associated with smoking.
- Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): Accounts for 85% of cases, less aggressive than SCLC. Subtypes include adenocarcinoma (most common, 60%, linked to smoking), and squamous cell carcinoma (less common, 20%, frequently central or peripheral with a greater risk from smoking),.
Adenocarcinoma Subtypes
- Mucinous Adenocarcinoma: Characterized by the presence of mucus.
- Non-Mucinous Adenocarcinoma: Absence of mucus.
Histological Features
- Adenocarcinoma: Usually arises from glandular cells in the peripheral lung, often associated with smoking.
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Generally located in the central bronchi, with a high association to smoking.
Molecular Characteristics
- IHC (Immunohistochemistry): Various markers, including CK7, TTF-1, CK AE1/AE3, Ki67 etc, help in diagnosis and classification. Specific markers present in different subtypes.
- Molecular Markers: EGFR, KRAS, ALK, PDL-1, etc, used to determine treatment options with EGFR-TK inhibitors, and Pembrolizumab.
- Ki67: A marker of cell proliferation, high values suggest aggressive tumors.
Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Carcinoid tumors: Typically non-aggressive and have a good prognosis.
- Neuroendocrine neoplasms: May be associated or not with NSCLC or small cell lung cancer. Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma is often associated with cigarette smoking.
- Typical vs Atypical: Differentiated by mitotic rate, necrosis levels, and atypical cytology; these are key indicators.
Other Important Notes
- Mutations: Specific mutations, particularly in EGFR and KRAS, are common in lung cancers and can influence treatment decisions.
- Smoking Prevalence: A strong link exists between smoking and several lung cancer types, particularly adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.
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This quiz focuses on the different types of lung cancer, including small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer, along with their characteristics and histological features. You will also explore specific subtypes such as mucinous and non-mucinous adenocarcinomas, emphasizing the molecular and immunohistochemical aspects as well.
