Monday, January 21, 2013

lung Q: Cancer

Lung cancer:

Most lung cancers are bronchogenic carcinoma: what are the major subtypes (most common à least)?

What type of bronchogenic carcinoma is being described below?
  • ·      Cytoplasmic keratin + intercellular brideges are seen histologically – _________
  • ·      Can be associated with hyponatremia – __________________
  • ·      Arise peripherally and produce a desmoplastic stromal response: ____________
  • ·      Maybe associated with hypercalcemia _______________
  • ·      Arise centrally and often has malignant giant cells: ________________
Tumors may produce local injury and tissue damage. Name 3+ examples:

How are bronchogenic lung cancers staged?

Which form of bronchogenic lung cancer is not treated surgically

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