Complication: in squamous carcinoma the mass could involve the hilar lymph node making an
obstruction in the main bronchi.
well-dif erentiated
may secrete parathyroid hormonelike
peptide lead to hypercalcemia
2. Adenocarcinoma, including bronchioloalveolar carcinoma
(30%-35%).
Males<Females
Non-smokers
arising from the
peripheral airways and
alveoli
Atypical adenomatous hyperplasia
a is a small lesion (≤5 mm) characterized by dysplastic pneumocytes lining alveolar walls that are
mildly fibrotic
Adenocarcinoma in situ(formerly called
bronchioloalveolar carcinoma)
lesion that is less than 3 cm and is composed entirely of dysplastic cells growing along preexisting
alveolar septae
sometimes associated with
pulmonary scars , Rarely cavitate
Associated with “Clubbing of the fingers” due to reactive periosteal changes
3. Large cell carcinoma
(10%-15%).
strongly associated with smoking - Large-cell carcinoma are usually located peripherally. These group
of carcinomas are undifferentiated. They made up of large and anaplastic cells
Poor prognosis.
also called anaplastic large cell carcinoma
poorly
differentiated
Surgical:- best chance for curing. • Radiation:- controls local
disease.used to palliate symptoms. • Chemotherapy:- not effective.
Small cell lung carcinoma (SCC) (20%-25%).
Chemotherapy is
very effective
neuroendocrine tumors arising from neuroendocrine
cells. More common in men
Highly malignant and aggressive tumor, poor prognosis, rarely resectable. Strongly associated with
cigarette smoking.
Centrally located
Microscopically composed of small, dark, round to oval, lymphocyte-like cells with little
cytoplasm. Electron microscopy: dense-core neurosecretory granules.
ACTH (leading to Cushing's syndrome)
ADH ( water retention and hyponatremia)
Carcinoid Tumors
It is well differentiatedand curable. Usually it will present as a nodule peripherallyor centrally
neuroendocrine
neoplasms
Tumor cells produce serotonin and bradykinin leading to
carcinoid syndrome
carcinoid syndrome, which is characterized by intermittent attacks of
diarrhea, flushing (vasodilation), thrashing and cyanosis which are
caused by vasoactive amines.
carcinoid syndrome, which is characterized by intermittent attacks of diarrhea, flushing
(vasodilation), thrashing and cyanosis which are caused by vasoactive amines.