Squamous cell carcinoma (lung)

  • Facts:
    Central location (like small cell carcinoma)
    98% in smokers
  • History / PE:
    Hilar mass
    Chronic cough
    Bloody sputum
    Smoking hisotry
  • Diagnosis:
    Hypercalcemia (from PTHrP)
    CXR
  • Pneumonic:
    sCa++mous
  • See Also:
    Lung cancer
  • Risk Factors:
    SMOKING!!!



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July 31st 2010