Lung cancer: carcinoid Flashcards
1
Q
majority of bronchial adenomas are?
A
starts in the mucous glands and ducts of the lung airways (bronchi)
carcinoid tumours- type of neuroendocrine tumor that grows from neuroendocrine cells.
produces hormones
2
Q
risk factors for lung carcinoid tumor ?
A
SMOKING NOT RISK FACTOR!!!!
3
Q
clinical features of lung carcinoid ?
A
long history of cough,
recurrent haemoptysis
carcinoid syndrome itself is rare (associated with liver metastases)
4
Q
diagnosis of lung carcinoid ?
A
often centrally located and not seen on CXR
cherry red ball’ often seen on bronchoscopy
5
Q
management of lung carcinoid ?
A
surgical resection - no metastases then 90% survival at 5 years
