Lung Tumours Flashcards

1
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95% of lung cancers affect which part of te lungs?

A

The bronchus

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Name 3 causes for lung cancer apart from smoking

A
Asbestos
Arsenic
Iron Oxide
Chromium
Radon Gas
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3
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What is the classification of lung cancer>

A

Small cell

Non-small

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4
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What are the types of non-small cell carcinoma?

A

Adenoma
Large Cell
Squamous

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5
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What are the presnting symptoms of lung Ca?

A

General features of cancer
Obstructive - cough wheeze, dyspnoea
Horners

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What clinical signs wold you find in lung cancer? (7)

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Clubbing
Small muscle wasting
Facial oedema (compression of SVC)
Lymphadenopathy
Lobar consolidation
Pleural effusion
Hepatomegaly
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