Pulmonary Neoplasia Flashcards
1
Q
What does Tobacco contain?
A
Polycyclic hydrocarbons, aromatic amines,
phenols,
nickel,
cyanates
2
Q
Other risk factors
A
Asbestos Nickel Chromates Radiation Atmospheric pollution (genetics) Tobacco smoke
3
Q
Local effects of neoplasia
A
Obstruction of airway (pneumonia)
invasion of chest wall (pain)
ulceration (haemoptysis)
4
Q
Systemic effects of neoplasia
A
weight loss
“ectopic” hormone production (squamous cancer, small cell cancer)
5
Q
Name the 4 smoking-associated types of neoplasia
A
4 smoking-associated types: adenocarcinoma squamous carcinoma small cell carcinoma large cell carcinoma
6
Q
Name the classes of tumours that are not smoking related
A
Neuroendocrine tumours
Bronchial gland tumours
7
Q
2 classifications for lung cancer
A
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC)
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
