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Carcinoid Lung Tumors

Thoracic Surgery

Carcinoid tumors of the lung are a fascinating but uncommon group of pulmonary neoplasms. In the past, these tumors were grouped with benign or less aggressive malignant pulmonary tumors.

Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell

Oncology

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in both men and women. The incidence of lung cancer is second only to that of prostate cancer in men and breast cancer in women. Non–small-cell lung cancer accounts for approximately 75% of all lung cancers.

Lung Cancer, Oat Cell (Small Cell)

Oncology

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is considered distinct from the other lung cancers, called non–small-cell lung cancers (NSCLCs), because of their clinical and biologic characteristics. SCLC exhibits aggressive behavior, with rapid growth, early spread to distant sites, exquisite sensitivity to chemotherapy and radiation, and frequent association with distinct paraneoplastic syndromes.

Lung Cancer, Staging

Radiology

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women worldwide. The incidence of lung cancer in women has increased even faster than the overall incidence, reflecting their increased use of tobacco in the past 30 years.

Solitary Pulmonary Nodule

Pulmonology

Patients with solitary pulmonary nodules (SPNs) are usually asymptomatic; however, SPNs pose a challenge to both physicians and patients. Whether detected serendipitously or during a routine investigation, a nodule on a chest radiograph raises several questions: Is the nodule benign or malignant? Should it be investigated or observed? Should it be surgically resected?

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