Radiology of lung cancer and staging

Question 1

Describe the causes of a localised opacity (coin lesion) on the chest xray.

Answer 1

infections (atypical bacterial and viral infections), alveolar hemorrhage, pulmonary edema, diffuse alveolar damage, pulmonary embolism, and some neoplasms.

Question 2

Describe the investigation and staging process used to plan management of lung cancer.

Answer 2

clinical history/ examination, performance status, pulmonary function and TNM system