Respiratory tract Flashcards
1
Q
What is malignant mesothelioma
A
Diffuse lesion that spreads widely and in the pleural spaces
2
Q
What is the most common place for a metastase
A
Lung
3
Q
What is large cell carcinoma
A
highly malignant, undifferentiated malignant epithelial tumor
4
Q
What is andenocarcinoma
A
metastisize early and widely accociated with areas of scarring located peripherally glandular elements found in women mainly
5
Q
Squamous cell carcinoma
A
close to hilum, usually in area of squamous metaplasi
well differentiated resembles stratified squamous epithelium; characterised by keratin formation and/or intercellular bridges
6
Q
What is small cell carcinoma
A
small, tightly packed , darkly stained ovoid tumor cells
most commonly associated with smokers
early blood borne spread
