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pulmonary neoplasms Flashcards

1
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define solitary pulmonary nodule (SPN) “coin lesion”

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well-circumscribed
isolated
round opacity
completely surrounded by normal lung
not associated with infiltrate, atelectasis or adenopathy
3 cm or less
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what are the most common etiologies of SPN?

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bronchogenic carcinoma
metastatic lesion
infectious granuloma
calcification

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what is the clinical presentation of SPN?

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asymptomatic

found incidentally on CXR

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what are important history components to obtain for SPN?

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age of pt
smoking
recent travel
recreational activities
occupation
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what are CXR features of SPN

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size 1% malignancy in 2-5 mm
well circumscribed
cavitary with thick walls > 16 mm (higher malignancy)
calcification (less = more malignant; dense calcification = less malignant)

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what CT features for SPN = malignancy?

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spiculated margins
peripheral halo
density on CT scan

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who is a low risk for SPN malignancy (<5%)?

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age <30
stable lesion x 2 or more years
characteristic benign calcification pattern

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how to manage low vs intermediate vs high risk SPN pts?

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low: watchful waiting/serial imaging (CXR or CT)
intermediate: diagnostic biopsy (transthoracic needle aspiration or bronchoscopy) and PET
high risk: resection

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what are the steps to take when evaluating a SPN?

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obtain chest CT
if benign - no F/U
if not benign - consider biopsy or resection if nodule is growing

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define lung cancer

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malignant neoplasm of the lung arising from respiratory epithelium (bronchi, bronchioles/alveoli)

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what are the two most common lung cancers?

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adenocarcinoma

squamous cell carcinoma

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what are the two groupings of lung cancer?

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non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) - most common

small cell lung cancer (SCLC)

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what is the average age of a lung cancer pt?

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65+ y/o

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what is the most common risk factor of lung cancer?

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tobacco smoke
radon exposure (second most common)
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what are the NSCLCs?

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adenocarcinoma
adenosquamous carcinoma
squamous cell carcinoma
large cell carcioma

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list characteristics of adenocarcinoma

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40% of lung cancers
most common type in non-smokers
from mucus glands
usually peripheral nodules or masses
slow growing
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what is the characteristic of adenosquamous carcinoma?

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composed of >10% malignant glandular and squamous components

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list characteristics of squamous cell carcinoma?

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20% of lung cancers
centrally located
associated with hypercalcemia
mets out of the chest later
central necrosis
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list characteristics of large cell carcinoma

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epithelial neoplasm lacking both glandular and squamous differentiation
10-15% of lung CA
aggressive, rapid doubling times
large, peripheral mass but can be central

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list characteristics of small cell lung cancer

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bronchial origin
begin centrally, infiltrate submucosally to cause narrowing of the bronchus
aggressive poor prognosis
regional or distant mets at diagnosis

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list characteristics of bronchial carcinoid tumors

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pedunculated or sessile growths in central bronchi
derived from neuroendocrine cells
M=F
< 60 y/o

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what is the clinical presentation of bronchial carcinoid tumors?

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hemoptysis, cough, focal wheezing, recurrent PNA
peripherally located
grow slow
mets rarely

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23
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list symptoms of carcinoid syndrome

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rare

flushing, diarrhea, wheezing, and hypotension

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what can you see on CXR of bronchial carcinoid tumors, centrally vs peripherally?

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central: pneumonitis, atelectasis, bronchiectasis, collapse

peripheral (rare): SPN that is 4 cm or less and slightly lobulated

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what is the purpose of CT of bronchial carcinoid tumors?

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to evaluate for endobronchial lesions and mets

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what is the purpose of octeotide scitigraphy of bronchial carcinoid tumors?

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localization of tumor

27
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how to definitely diagnose bronchial carcinoid tumors?

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biopsy

28
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how to treat bronchial carcinoid tumors?

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surgical excision with mediastinal lymph node sampling or dissection
*most resistant to radiation and chemo

29
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what are the complications of bronchial carcinoid tumors?

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bleeding and airway obstruction

30
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what is the prognosis of bronchial carcinoid tumors?

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excellent, 87-100% 5-year survival after resection

31
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what is in the spectrum of clinical presentation of lung cancer?

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asymptomatic
symptoms of local disease
symptoms of mets disease
symptoms of paraneoplastic syndrome

32
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what symptom is usually associated with squamous and small cell cancers?

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cough (most common presentation)

33
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what are other common symptoms of lung cancer?

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hemoptysis, dyspnea, and pain (more common in younger pts)

34
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list details of superior vena cava syndrome

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most common in small cell lung cancer
bulky upper lobe tumor
snesation of fullness in the head
dyspnea

35
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what do you find on physical exam for super vena cava syndrome?

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dilated neck veins
facial edema
plethoric appearance

36
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what do you find on CXR of superior vena cava syndrome?

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widening of mediastinum

R hilar mass

37
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list details of pancoast syndrome

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common in squamous NSCLC
shoulder pain
Horner’s syndrome (right pupil more mitotic and right upper lid is ptotic)

38
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mets to the liver, bone, adrenal, and brain cause what?

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liver: liver enzyme abnormalities
bone: pain (back, chest, and extremity), elevated alk phos and calcium, involves vertebral bodies
adrenal: asymptomatic
brain: h/a, vomiting, visual field loss, hemiparesis, CN deficit, seizure

39
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list details of paraneoplastic syndromes/extrathoracic effects

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effects of tumor not related to direct invasion, obstruction or mets
10-20% of lung cancer pts
common with SCLC and squamous cell cancer

40
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what is a classic benign lesion distinct appearance on CXR?

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hamartoma

41
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if nodule <6mm, what is your next step?

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assess likelihood of malignancy, F/U not required, but could get chest CT

42
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if nodule 6-8 mm, what is your next step?

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chest CT, and do another one in the next 6-12 months

43
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if nodule >8mm, what is your next step?

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chest CT or biopsy/resection

44
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what labs for lung cancer?

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CBC, electrolytes, calcium, creatinine, liver tests, LDH, and albumin

45
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what imaging do you start with in lung cancer?

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CXR

46
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can you diagnose with imaging of lung cancer?

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no

47
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what is the gold standard diagnosis for lung cancer?

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tissue biopsy (bronchoscopy, needle biopsy, thoracotomy)

48
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what is the gold standard for mediastinal staging?

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mediastinoscopy

49
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what is the most common site of NSCLC distant mets?

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brain

50
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for advanced stages of lung cancer, what scan do you use?

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bone scan, brain imaging

51
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what is treatment in early stages of NSCLC?

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resection

52
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if nonsurgical candidate, what is the NSCLC treatment?

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chemoradiation

sterotactic body radiation therapy

53
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how to treat limited SCLC?

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chemo and radiation

54
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how to treat extensive SCLC?

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chemo alone initial treatment

55
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what are the SE of chemo?

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N/V, fatigue, anorexia, weight loss
anemia, neutropenia, risk for infection
nephrotoxicity
neurotoxicity
dermatologic rash
visual disturbances
56
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what should you do for lung cancer post-treatment surveillance?

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H&P & chest CT every 6 months x2 years and annually thereafter

57
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what are complications of lung cancer post-treatment surveillance?

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chronic pain, dyspnea, fatigue, impaired sleep, distressed mood, sexual dysfunction, QoL decrease
neuropathy
hearing loss
neurocognitive changes
skin changes
radiation pneumonitis
esophagitis
CVD
58
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list details of mesothelioma

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primary tumor arising from the surface lining of the pleura
men > women
linked to asbestos exposure

59
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what is the latent period of mesothelioma?

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20-40 years

60
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what are clinical findings of mesothelioma?

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insidious onset SOB
nonpleuritic CP
weight loss
dullness to percussion
diminished breath sounds
digital clubbing
61
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how do you evaluate mesotheliomas?

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look at pleural fluid (exudative and hemorrhagic)
cytology
VATS biopsy
Ct/PET-CT scan

62
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how to treat mesothelioma?

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chemotherapy

63
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who should get an annual LDCT screening?

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55-74 y/o that is a current smoker and former smoker (within 15 years) with a 30 or greater pack-year history

64
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what groups of people do not need a CT screen?

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<30 pack-years
<55 y/o or > 74 y/o or quit > 15 years ago or severe comorbidities that would preclude potentially curative and/or limit life expectancy

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