Pulmonary 3.13.18

Question 1

What group of people needs a yearly CT to screen for lung cancer (USPSTF)?

Answer 1

-55-74yrs current smoker, or quit within the past 15 years and has >30 pack year hx

Question 2

What are the 3 features of Pancost syndrome?

Answer 2

1. Squamous cell cancer
2. Shoulder pain
3. Horner’s Syndrome (ptosis, anhydrosis, miosis)

Question 3

If someone has a Low risk for lung cancer <5% how do you manage it

Answer 3

watchful waiting

Question 4

Management for intermediate risk of lung cancer 5-60%

Answer 4

Biopsy and PET scan