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Module 3- Pulmonary neoplasms/Sarcoidosis/Environmental &Occupational lung disorders Flashcards

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screening for Lung CA

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CT scans annually for age 55-74 can help identify disease early. Major concerns are1. Generlizabilty to practice, 2.Duration of screening, 3. overdiagnosis, and 4. cost effectiveness

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Solitary pulmonary Nodule

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most are asymptomatic and represent an incidental finding on CXR/CT

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Imaging evaluation

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Rapid progression= infection, ling term stability= benignity, size is correlated with malignancy

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Edge Characteristics of nodules

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well-defined edge = benign
ill-defined margins/lobular appearance = malignancy

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Treatment of Pulmonary nodule

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Depends on probability- low, high, intermediate

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Low probability

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under 30, stable for more than 2 years, pattern of benign calcification- watchful waiting

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High Probability

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proceed directly to resection following staging, bx rarely yield specific benign diagnosis

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Intermediate probability

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traditionally- dx bx
PET scan
Sputum cytology
VATS

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Right Middle Lobe Syndrome

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recurrent/persistent atelectasis of right middle lobe- CT needed to make sure no tumor

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Bronchial Carcinoid Tumors

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low grad malignant neoplasms

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Carcinoid Tumors

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hemoptysis, cough, focal wheezing, recurrent PNA,
Most occur in central bronchi- peripheral is rare

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Carcinoid Syndrome

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Flushing, diarrhea, wheezing, hypotension
Rare, Pink/purple tumor in central airway that are well vascularized stroma, BX likely to complicated by significant bleeding

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Bronchial Carcinoid Tumors tx

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grow slowly and rarely metastasize
complicaitons- bleeding and airway obstruction
surgical excision due to resistance to chemo and radiation

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Mediastinal Masses

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S&S is insidious onset of retrosternal chest pain, dysphagia or dyspnea
often is found on routine cxr

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Sarcoidosis

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systemic disease of unknown etiology characterized in 90% of patient by granulomatous inflammation of the lung

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S&S of Sarcoidosis

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Malaise, fever, dyspnea of insidious onset, symptoms cause my skin involvement iritis, peripheral neuropathy arthritis or cardiomyopathy may prompt the patient to seek care
Some patients may be asymptomatic

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Lab findings for sarcoidosis

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leukopenia- elevated erythrocyte sedimentation and hypercalemia or Hypercalciuria
Angiotensin converting enzyme may be elevated
Skin test anergy is present in 70%
ECG may show conduction disturbances and dysrhythmias

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Imaging of Sarcoidosis

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include b/l hilar adenopathy alone- stage 1
hilar adenopathy and parenchymal involvement- stage 2
Parenchymal involvement alone- stage 3
Stage 4- advance fibrotic changes principally in the upper lobes

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Special exams for sarcoidosis

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requires histologic demonstration of noncaseating granulomas in biopsies
BX- easy accessible sites
Transbronchial lung biopsy has high yield

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Treatment of sarcoidosis

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Oral corticosteroids usually over months to years
long term suppressive medications can be used in patients not tolerate to oral steroids

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Prognosis for Sarcoidosis

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Stage one is the best but stage 4 has worst
most will suffer irreversible lung impairment
Patients require long term follow up with physical exam, pulmonary function test, chemistry panel, eye test, cxr, ecg

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Smoke inhalation

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Must be assessed for 3 consequences
1. impaired tissue oxygenation
2. thermal injury to upper airway
3. injury to the lower airways and lung parenchyma

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e- cigarette/Vaping

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S&S- cough, SOB, chest pain, GI symptoms, constitutional symptoms
Imaging- b/l pulmonary opacities and CTs are non specific and show patterns seen in other diseases
Tx- corticosteroids

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Acute aspiration of gastric contents

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Can be catastrophic
depends on the amount
causes extensive desquamation of the bronchial epithelium, bronchiolitis, hemorrhage, pulmonary edema
S&S- abrupt resp distress, cough, wheezing, fever, tachy, crackles, hypoxemia,
tx- usually measures of acute resp failure

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Chronic Aspiration of gastric contents

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results from disorders of the larynx or esophagus
linked to asthma, chronic cough, bronchiectasis and pulmonary fibrosis

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Cafe Coronary

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acute obstruction of upper airway bu food associated with difficulty swallowing, old age, dental problems, impaired chewing,
heimlich procedure- lifesaving

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retention of aspirated foreign body

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produces both acute and chronic conditions- atelectasis, postobstruction hyperinflation, acute/recurrent PNA, bronchiectasis and lung abscess

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Pneumoconioses

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chronic fibrotic lung disease caused by inhalation of inert inorganic dust
A. Coal worker
B. Silicosis
C. Asbestosis

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Coal Worker Pneumoconiosis

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inhalation of coal dust leads to coal macules especially in upper lung, usually asymptomatic and abn are unimpressive,
can resemble silicosis
Caplan syndrome is a rare condition with coal workers with rheumatoid arthritis

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Silicosis

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extensive or prolonged inhalation of free silia in the respirable range causes the formation of rounded opacities throughout the lung
calcification of periphery of hilar lymph nodes is unusual and suggest this
simple silicosis is asymptomatic
complicated silicosis- dyspnea, obstructive and restrictive pulmonary dysfunction
TB is increased in these patients

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Asbestosis

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nodule interstitial fibrosis occurring in workers exposed to asbestos fibers,
S&S- progressive dyspnea, inspiratory crackles, clubbing and cyanosis
Imaging- Streaking linear at lung bases, opatices of various shapes and honey comb in advanced cases
There is no specific treatment

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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis

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nonatopic, non-asthmatic inflammatory pulmonary disease
Prompt dx is essential since symptoms are reversible if the antigen is removed

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Acute illness with Hypersensitivity pneumonitis

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sudden onset of Malaise, chills, fever, cough, dyspnea and nausea 4-8 hours after exposures,
bibasilar crackles, tachypnea, tachycardia
Imaging- small nodular densities sparing the apices and baes of the lungs
increase WBC with left shift, hypoxemia and presents of antibodies related to offending agent in serum

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Subacute and Chronic illness with hypersensitivity pneumonitis

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insidious onset of chronic cough and slowly progressive dyspnea, anorexia and weigh loss, chronic exposure leads to progressive resp insufficiency and appearance of pulmonary fibrosis on imaging
Bx may have to be done for dx

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Treatment of hypersensitivity pneumonitis

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identification of the offending agent and avoidance of further exposures
severe cases- oral corticosteroids for 2 weeks

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Medication induced lung disease

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precise dx is difficult b/c results of pulmonary studies are not helpful
acute episodes can disappear 24-48 hours after medication is removed but chronic syndromes can take longer
can treat with steroids
thorough history of medication is critical

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Inhalation of Crack cocaine

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causes spectrum of acute pulmonary syndromes
corticosteroids can be used with variable successes to treat alveolar hemorrhage

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Radiation Lung Injury

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two phases of the pulmonary response to radiation are acute phase- radiation pneumonitis and chronic phase radiation fibrosis

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Radiation Pneumonitis

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happens 2-3 months after therapy
insidious onset of dyspnea, intractable dry cough, chest fullness/pain, weakness, fever
can happen late 6-12 months out
Inspiratory crackles can be heard in involved area

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Radiation Pneumonitis lab findings

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increase white count, elevated sedimentation rates
Pulmonary function studies, reveal reduced lung volumes, lung compliance, hypoxemia, reduced diffusing capacity and reduced Maximum voluntary ventilation
CXR- sharp borders of an opacity

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Radiation Pneumonitis Treatment

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No specific therapy is proven effective- Prednisone can help
May improve 2-3 weeks following onset of symptoms

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Pulmonary Radiation Fibrosis

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with out without antecedent radiation pneumonitis,
CXR- obliteration of normal lung markings- dense interstitial, pleural fibrosis, tenting of the diaphragm, sharp delineation of irradiated area
occurs in most patients receiving radiation who receive the full course of radiation- may be asymptomatic but slowly progressive

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Bronchogenic Carcinoma Risk factors

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Cigarette smoking causes 85-90%
environmental tobacco smoke, radon, asbestos, diesel exhaust, ionizing radiation, metals,
Familial prediposistions is recognized.
certain lung disease- pulmonary fibrosis, COPD, sarcoidosis

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Types of bronchogenic carcinoma

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squamous cell carcinomas, Adenocarcinomas, adenocarcinomas in situ, Large cell carcinomas, small cell carcinomas

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Clinical findings of bronchogenic carcinoma

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lung caner is symptomatic at dx in most patients, clinical presentation depends on type and location of primary tumor, extent of spread, and presence of mets

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S&S of Bronchogenic carcinoma

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Anorexia, weight loss, asthenia, new cough or change in chronic cough, hemoptysis. complaint of pain, nonspecific chest pain

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paraneoplastic syndrome

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patterns of organ disfunction related to immune mediated or secretory effects of neoplasms
SIADH, increased ATCH production, anemia, hyper-coagulability, peripheral neuropathy, lambert eaton, myasthenia syndrome
Treatment of primary tumor with improve or resolve symptoms

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Lab finding bronchogenic carinoma

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sputum cytology, ct-guided bx, thoracentesis, fiberoptic bronchscopy

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Screening of Bronchogenic carcinoma

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low dose helical CT scans- annually
smokers 50-80 years who have at least a 20 pack year smoking history and who currently smoke or quit within the last 15 years

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Pulmonary Metastases

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spread of extra-pulmonary malignant tumor through vascular or lymphatic channels by direct extension
CA of breast, kidney, rectum, colon, cervix, melanoma- most common

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S&S of Pulmonary metasteases

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uncommon but cough, hemoptysis and in advanced cases dyspnea and hypoxia

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Imaging of Pulmonary Mets

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multiple spherical densities with sharp margins, lesions are usually bilateral, pleural, or sub-pleural

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Mesothelioma

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Primary tumors arising from surface lining of pleura or peritoneum
related to exposure of asbetos

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Risks factors of mesothelioma

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asbestos, mining, milling, manufacturing, shipyard work, insulation, brake linings, building construction and demolitions, roofing material and other asbestos products

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S&S of msothelioma

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2-3 months from onset of symptoms to dx,
insidious onset of SOB, nonpleuritic chest pain and weight loss,
physical findings- dullness, percussion, diminished breath sounds an digital clubbing

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Lab findings Mesothelioma

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Pleural fluid exudative and often hemorrhagic

CMN 568 (6 decks)

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