Lung cancer
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Saarah T. Alkhairy M.D; Dildar Hussain, MBBS [2]; Kim-Son H. Nguyen M.D.; Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [3]; Michael Maddaleni
Synonyms and keywords: Bronchogenic carcinoma, Carcinoma of the lung, Pulmonary carcinoma
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Lung cancer from other Disorders
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Staging | Diagnostic study of choice | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies | Biopsy
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies