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Lung Cancer - Coggle Diagram
Lung Cancer
Manifestations
Anorexia and weightloss
Chronic cough
SOB
wheezing
blood in sputum
poorly localized dull pain
hoarseness
difficulty swallowing
Diagnostics
cytologic sputum examination
physical exam and history
chest radiography
bronchoscopy
tissue/lymph node biopsy
MRI
CT scans
Risk Factors
smoking
Industrial exposure to carcinogens
asbestos exposure
Family History
Second hand smoke exposure
Pathology
Frequent site of metastasis from other parts of the body
Squamous cell lung carcinoma
originates in central bronchi
spreads centrally into major bronchi
adenocarcinoma
origins in bronchiolar or alveolar tissues
located more peripherally
Associated with areas of scarring
small cell carcinoma
highly malignant
infiltrates widely
disseminates early in course
large cell carcinoma
large, polygonal cells
periphery of the lung
invading segmental bronchi and larger airways
Complications
paraneoplastic syndrome
SIADH
Cushing Syndrome
hypercalcemia
Treatments
Surgery
radiation therapy
chemotherapy