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Published	10/11/2024	Lung cancer {{c1::Topotecan}} and {{c2::irinotecan}} are {{c3::topoisomerase I inhibitors}} used for the treatment of {{c4::small cell}} lung carcinom…
Published	10/11/2024	{{c1::Erlotinib}} is an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitor used for the treatment of non-small cell lung carcinoma.
Published	10/11/2024	Small cell carcinoma of the lung is a type of cancer commonly associated with the neuromuscular disorder {{c1::Lambert-Eaton}} syndrome.
Published	10/11/2024	{{c1::Small-cell carcinoma}} of the lung is a neoplasm of neuroendocrine Kulchitsky cells, which resemble small dark blue cells on histology.
Published	10/11/2024	{{c1::Large cell}} carcinoma is a non-small cell carcinoma of the lung that involves poorly-differentiated, pleiomorphic large cells.
Published	10/11/2024	{{c1::Non-small cell}} lung carcinoma is treated upfront with surgical resection (does not respond well to chemotherapy).
Published	10/11/2024	{{c1::Autoantibodies against Ca2+ channels}} at the neuromuscular junction secreted in the setting of small cell carcinoma of the lung can c…
Published	10/11/2024	Neuron-specific enolase (NSE) is a tumor marker indicative of {{c1::small cell carcinoma}} of the lung.
Published	10/11/2024	{{c1::Cigarette smoke}} is the most important carcinogen associated with small cell, squamous cell, and large cell carcinoma.
Published	10/11/2024	{{c1::Non-small cell}} lung carcinoma include adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, large cell carcinoma, and bronchial carcinoid tumor.
Published	10/11/2024	{{c1::Adenocarcinoma}} is a non-small cell lung cancer that presents with hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (clubbing).
Published	10/11/2024	Small cell (oat cell) carcinoma of the lung has a {{c1::central::central/peripheral}} location.
Published	10/11/2024	{{c1::Small cell carcinoma of the lung}} is a type of cancer associated with L-myc amplification.
Published	10/11/2024	Antibodies against neurons in {{c1::small cell}} carcinoma produces paraneoplastic myelitis, encephalitis, and subacute cerebellar degeneration.
Published	10/11/2024	Small cell carcinoma of the lung may secrete {{c1::ACTH}}, causing Cushing syndrome.
Published	10/11/2024	Hyponatremia is a common finding in {{c1::small cell}} lung carcinoma.
Published	10/11/2024	{{c1::Adenocarcinoma}} is a non-small cell lung cancer that has a glandular pattern on histology, and often stains mucin positive.
Published	10/11/2024	{{c1::Small cell lung cancer}} is commonly associated with ectopic ADH secretion and hence SIADH.
Published	10/11/2024	{{c1::Erlotinib}} is an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitor used for the treatment of {{c2::non-small}} cell lung carcin…
Published	10/11/2024	{{c1::Adenocarcinoma in-situ/bronchioalveolar carcinoma}} is a non-small cell adenocarcinoma of the lung that may present with a pneumonia-like consol…
Published	10/11/2024	{{c1::Small cell carcinoma of the lung}} is a type of cancer commonly associated with paraneoplastic ACTH secretion.
Published	10/11/2024	{{c1::Adenocarcinoma}} of the lung is the most common primary lung cancer in non-smokers.
Published	10/11/2024	Exudative pleural effusions may be drained by surgery or {{c1::thoracentesis}} for diagnosis, symptom alleviation, and prevention of complications suc…
Published	10/11/2024	A(n) {{c1::exudative}} pleural effusion has increased protein content and is often due to malignancy, pneumonia, collagen vascular disease, or trauma.
Published	10/11/2024	In pleural effusions, breath sounds are {{c1::decreased::increased/decreased}}.
Published	10/11/2024	{{c1::Light's}} criteria is used to differentiate between exudative and transudative pleural effusions.
Published	10/11/2024	A(n) {{c1::chylothorax}} is a type of pleural effusion that involves lymph accumulation, and is due to thoracic duct injury from trauma or malignancy.
Published	10/11/2024	A(n) {{c1::transudative pleural effusion}} is a type of pleural effusion that has decreased protein content and is often due to congestive heart failu…
Published	10/11/2024	In pleural effusions, percussion over the affected area is {{c1::dull::dull/hyperresonant}}.
Published	10/11/2024	In pleural effusions, vocal fremitus is {{c1::decreased::increased/decreased}}.
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Published	10/11/2024	A pancoast tumor can invade the {{c1::cervical sympathetic chain}}, causing Horner syndrome.
Published	10/11/2024	For patients with unresectable pancoast tumors due to invasion into the neck, brachial plexus, or vertebrae, {{c1::radiation and chemo::2 trucs}} ther…
Published	10/11/2024	A pancoast tumor develops at the {{c1::apex}} of the lung.
Published	10/11/2024	A pancoast tumor can present with anhidrosis, miosis, and ptosis, which is often referred to as {{c1::Horner syndrome}}.
Published	10/11/2024	A pancoast tumor causes hoarseness due to damage to the {{c1::recurrent laryngeal}} nerve.
Published	10/11/2024	In the context of likely malignancy, a pancoast tumor may compress the {{c1::superior vena cava}}, impairing the blood drainage from the head.
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