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    Lung cancer is a malignant lung tumor characterized by uncontrolled cell growth within lung tissue that can spread to other tissues and organs. It is caused in 90% of cases by smoking and exposure to carcinogens like asbestos, second-hand smoke, and air pollution. Early symptoms include a persistent cough, coughing up blood, hoarseness, and difficulty swallowing. Complications include paraneoplastic syndromes and bone pain from metastases. Diagnosis involves imaging tests and biopsy of suspicious tissue.

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    Lung cancer is a malignant lung tumor characterized by uncontrolled cell growth within lung tissue that can spread to other tissues and organs. It is caused in 90% of cases by smoking and exposure to carcinogens like asbestos, second-hand smoke, and air pollution. Early symptoms include a persistent cough, coughing up blood, hoarseness, and difficulty swallowing. Complications include paraneoplastic syndromes and bone pain from metastases. Diagnosis involves imaging tests and biopsy of suspicious tissue.

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    Lung cancer is a malignant lung tumor characterized by uncontrolled cell growth within lung tissue that can spread to other tissues and organs. It is caused in 90% of cases by smoking and exposure to carcinogens like asbestos, second-hand smoke, and air pollution. Early symptoms include a persistent cough, coughing up blood, hoarseness, and difficulty swallowing. Complications include paraneoplastic syndromes and bone pain from metastases. Diagnosis involves imaging tests and biopsy of suspicious tissue.

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    Lung cancer is a malignant lung tumor characterized by uncontrolled cell growth within lung tissue that can spread to other tissues and organs. It is caused in 90% of cases by smoking and exposure to carcinogens like asbestos, second-hand smoke, and air pollution. Early symptoms include a persistent cough, coughing up blood, hoarseness, and difficulty swallowing. Complications include paraneoplastic syndromes and bone pain from metastases. Diagnosis involves imaging tests and biopsy of suspicious tissue.

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    Lung Cancer

    Pathophysiology Course

    Pathophysiology
    Lung cancer or lung carcinoma is a malignant lung tumor characterized by uncontrolled cell growth within lung
    tissue. This growth can spread beyond the lung by the process of metastasis into nearby tissue or other parts of
    the body.

    Carcinoma

    Cause
    1. 90% smoking
    2. Second-hand smoke
    3. Exposure to asbestos & other carcinogens
    4. Air pollution
    90% 5. Family history of lung cancer (genetics)

    Early Manifestations A...B...

    (Signs & Symptoms)


    Persistent, productive cough
    Hemoptysis (coughing blood)
    Hoarseness in voice
    Dysphagia (swallowing difficulties)

    Complications
    Paraneoplastic syndromes

    Metastases
    Bone pain

    Diagnostics
    Imaging: CT scan, MRI, Chest X-ray
    Biopsy (sample of tissue)

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