Pathology of Lung Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What does tobacco smoke include that can increase chances of Lung cancer?
A
Polycyclic hydrocarbons, aromatic amines, phenols, nickel and cyanates. Slide 8
2
Q
What are other external risk factors for lung cancer?
A
Asbestos, nickel, chromates, radiation, atmospheric pollution. Slide 9
3
Q
What are the 4 most common smoking associated types of lung cancer?
A
Adenocarcinoma
Squamous carcinoma
Small cell carcinoma
Large cell carcinoma. Slide 15
4
Q
What are the four things you can interpret from the classification of a lung cancer?
A
The prognosis, treatment, pathogenesis and epidemiology. Slide 27
5
Q
Out of the 4 most common lung cancers which has the worst prognosis?
A
Small cell carcinoma. Slide 28
