Histo: Lung Cancer Flashcards

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K-Ras

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oncogene, poor prognosis, squamous and small cell

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Adenocarcinoma

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peripheral lesion, Asian non smokers, glandular, women

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Squamous Carcinoma

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prickles, keratinisation, PTHrp secretion, smokers, central but not so much anymore

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Small Cell

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aggressive, responds to chemo, oat cells

○ Can have hyponatraemia

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PTH

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  • PTHrp squamous and small cell (small cell would be oat cells)
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EGFR

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good prognosis extremely good fucking response

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Mesothelioma

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plumber, thickened pleura on CT

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