Nappi Lung Tumors Flashcards
How many lobes does the right lung have?
The right lung has three lobes.
How many lobes does the left lung have?
The left lung has two lobes.
What are the two membranes that line the lungs?
The lungs are lined by the visceral pleura and parietal pleura.
What does the visceral pleura line?
The visceral pleura lines the surface of the lung.
What does the parietal pleura line?
The parietal pleura lines the thoracic wall.
What is the space between the pleura called?
The space between the pleura is called the pleural cavity.
Where is the carina located?
The carina is located around T4 to T5.
What is the pathway of the trachea’s division?
The trachea divides into primary bronchi, secondary bronchi, tertiary bronchi, bronchioles, and then alveolar ducts.
What occurs at the alveolar ducts?
Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged at the alveolar ducts.
What is the hilum?
The hilum is where blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves gain entry to the lungs.
What is the main symptom of lung cancer?
The main symptom of lung cancer is a cough.
What is a Pancoast tumor?
A Pancoast tumor occurs in the apex of the lung and causes shoulder and arm pain, muscle atrophy, and Horner syndrome.
What is superior vena cava syndrome?
Superior vena cava syndrome occurs when a tumor compresses the superior vena cava, making it difficult for the patient to breathe.
What is the main method of regional spread of lung cancer?
The main method of regional spread of lung cancer is through lymphatics.
Where does all lymph involved with the lung drain?
All lymph involved with the lung drains into the intrapulmonary nodes.
What are the types of superior mediastinal nodes?
Superior mediastinal nodes include paratracheal, pretracheal, retrotracheal, and azygos nodes
What are the two main types of lung cancer?
The two main types of lung cancer are small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
What is another name for small cell lung cancer?
Small cell lung cancer is also called oat cell cancer.
What is the prognosis of small cell lung cancer?
Small cell lung cancer has a high mortality rate and is very aggressive.
What is the connection between small cell lung cancer and tobacco?
Small cell lung cancer is connected with tobacco use.
Where is small cell lung cancer typically located?
Small cell lung cancer is located centrally near the proximal bronchi.
Which gender is more commonly affected by small cell lung cancer?
Small cell lung cancer is more common in men.
What types of non-small cell lung cancers exist?
Non-small cell lung cancers include adenocarcinoma, large cell carcinoma, and epidermoid/squamous cell carcinoma.
Are adenocarcinomas connected with tobacco use?
Adenocarcinomas are not connected with tobacco use.
