Answers to 5 key questions on lung cancer.
This article reviews historical and physical exam findings suggestive of lung cancer, along with basic concepts pertaining to sputum cytology, bronchoscopy, needle biopsy, chest x-ray screening, and the management of solitary nodules.
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Philadelphia VA Medical Center, Pulmonary and Critical Care Section, PA 19104, USA.
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D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D010808:Physical Examination; D011859:Radiography; D013183:Sputum / Q000166:cytology