Lung Tumours Flashcards
1
Q
95% of lung cancers affect which part of te lungs?
A
The bronchus
2
Q
Name 3 causes for lung cancer apart from smoking
A
Asbestos Arsenic Iron Oxide Chromium Radon Gas
3
Q
What is the classification of lung cancer>
A
Small cell
Non-small
4
Q
What are the types of non-small cell carcinoma?
A
Adenoma
Large Cell
Squamous
5
Q
What are the presnting symptoms of lung Ca?
A
General features of cancer
Obstructive - cough wheeze, dyspnoea
Horners
6
Q
What clinical signs wold you find in lung cancer? (7)
A
Clubbing Small muscle wasting Facial oedema (compression of SVC) Lymphadenopathy Lobar consolidation Pleural effusion Hepatomegaly