Lung Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Patho
A
- mostly in bronchus
- 8-10yrs for tumor to reach 1 cm
- non small and small
2
Q
Manifestations
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- appear late
- pneumonitis
- persistent cough with sputum
- chest pain & dyspnea
3
Q
Staging (TNM)
A
T: tumor size, location, degree of invasion
N: indicated regional lymph node invasion
M: presence/absence of distant metastases
4
Q
Biologic Targeted Therapy
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- erlontinib: blocks growth stimulating signals
- bevacizumab: inhibits angiogenesis
5
Q
Hemartomas
A
most common benign tumor, slow-growing congenital tumor, composed of fibrous tissue, fat, and blood vessels.
6
Q
chondromas
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rare benign tumor, arises in bronchial cartilage.
7
Q
Leiomyomas
A
myomas of smooth, nonstriated muscle.
8
Q
Mesotheliomas
A
either malignant or benign, originate from the visceral pleura
- malignant: abestos
- benign: localized lesions
