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mutation associated with small cell carcinoma
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Rb gene
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non-small cell carcinoma mutation
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p16
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mutation of EGFR seen in
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adenocarcinoma
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can only be treated with chemo, no surgical resection
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small cell carcinoma
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these tumors occur centrally near the lung hilum
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small and squamous cell carcinomas
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these tumors occur peripherally
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adenocarcinomas
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arise from neuroendocrine cells
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small cell and carcinoid
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lung cancers most often spread to
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adrenals > liver > brain = bone
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generally located in main stem bronchus
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carcinoid
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Common patterns of metastatic lung tumors
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multiple nodules in periphery
peribronchiolar and perivascular lymphatics no macro changes, only micro |
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dyspnea, chest pain, and recurrent pleural effusions
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mesothelioma
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