Lung Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Which type of lung cancer is most heavily associated with smoking?
A
Squamous cell carcinoma
2
Q
What are the clinical features of squamous cell carcinoma of the lung?
A
- PTH can be released leading to hypercalcaemia
- Typically central
- associated with finger clubbing
3
Q
What are the clinical features of adenocarcinoma of the lung
A
They occur peripherally and are the most common lung cancer in non-smokers
Although, most cases of adenocarcinoma of the lung are in patients who smoke
