MSRA: Lung Cancer Flashcards
0
Q
Which paraneoplastic syndromes are associated with small cell lung cancer?
A
SIADH
Cushing’s syndrome (ACTH)
Lambert Eaton
1
Q
Give two key difference between squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma
A
Squamous cell carcinoma has the strongest association with smoking and is also more commonly found near large airways
Adenocarcinoma is the most common type in non-smokers and has peripheral lesions
2
Q
Which paraneoplastic syndromes are associated with squamous cell lung cancer?
A
Hypercalcaemia
