Histo - Lungs Flashcards
1
Q
Occurs centrally, keratinisation, smoking, p53/c-myc, late metastasis
A
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
2
Q
Occurs peripherally, glandular differentiation, mucin production, cells containing mucin vacuoles, early metastasis
A
Adenocarcinoma
3
Q
Centrally, neuroendocrine cells, ACTH secretion, Lambert-eaton, highly malignant - bone, adrenal, liver, balb, smoking
A
Small Cell
4
Q
Large cells, large nuclei, worst prognosis, prominent nucleoli, pooly differentiated - no evidence of squamous or adeno
A
Large Cell
5
Q
Tumour Staging
A
T1-4 - size and invasion of local space
N0-2 - 1-2 means LN involvement
M0-1 - M1 means it has spread
6
Q
Asbestos
A
Mesothilioma
