Bronchial Carcinoid Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
Bronchial carcinoid tumor Epi
A
Most common lung cancer in adolescents and young adults
2
Q
Bronchial carcinoid tumor presentation
A
Proximal airway obstruction, presenting with persistent pneumonia, wheezing, and dyspnea in the same lobe of lung
(Carcinoid syndrome less common than with GI carcinoid tumor)
