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What minimum size does a lesion in the lung need to be in order to be called a nodule?
 
  a. 1 cm
  b. 2 cm
  c. 3 cm
  d. 4 cm

Question 2

Which of the following is not associated with the clinical features of lung cancer?
 
  a. Local growth of tumor
  b. Metastasis extrathoracic or intrathoracic
  c. Associated pain or discomfort
  d. Paraneoplastic syndrome



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
These will show a small spot (<3 nodule.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The clinical features of lung cancer result from the effects of local growth of the tumor, regional growth or spread through the lymphatic system, hematogenous (blood-borne) distant metastatic spread, and remote paraneoplastic effects from tumor products or immune cross-reaction with tumor antigens.



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