Adenocarcinoma lung

A carcinoma that arises from the lung and is characterized by the presence of malignant glandular epithelial cells. There is a male predilection with a male to female ratio of 2:1. Usually lung adenocarcinoma is asymptomatic and is identified through screening studies or as an incidental radiologic finding. If clinical symptoms are present they include shortness of breath, cough, hemoptysis, chest pain, and fever. Tobacco smoke is a known risk factor.

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adenocarcinoma of the lung
adenocarcinoma of lung
adenocarcinoma
lung adenocarcinoma
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83 years female is diagnosis case of adenocarcinoma of lung stageIV ( T3N3M1a) (TTF1 and napsinA positive negatives for P53) How will you further proceed?

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Dr Vishal What about the ALK and ROS 1 mutational study in this pt If its positive then targeted therapy may be tried with fewer side effects and a reasonably good QOL. Age alone should not be a reason not to give chemo. If the pt is frai...


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