21 – Lung Cancer: Clinical Aspects

摘要: Chapter 21 builds on the discussion of lung cancer presented in 20 , and focuses clinical aspects treatment. Symptoms may be due to local disease, metastatic or paraneoplastic syndromes, specific examples each are addressed. The evaluation usually starts with radiographic imaging—chest x-rays, computed tomography, sometimes positron emission tomography. Tissue sampling is required for definitive diagnosis. principles staging treatment considered. chapter concludes a brief bronchial carcinoid tumors, malignant mesothelioma, problem solitary pulmonary nodule.