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LUNG CANCER
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LUNG CANCER
Definition
Lung cancer, also known as lung carcinoma, is a malignant lung tumor characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung
Pathophysiology
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invasion of adjacent structures, spread to regional lymph nodes and distal spread,
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Often, by the time the patient present with symptoms, the tumours is no longer localised and distant spread has occurred, making a successful outcome less likely
symptoms
Cough and pneumonitis, often with pyrexia
Wheezing, stridor and dyspnoea
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References
Mayo Clinic Minute: Understanding lung cancer
April 23, 2021, 03:00 p.m. CDT
Lung cancer types and symptoms: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute
Nov. 19, 2020, 09:21 p.m. CDT
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