Presentation
Pre-operative screening in patient scheduled for abdominal surgery.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Lung cancer - left upper lobe
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Left upper lobe pulmonary nodule.
From the case:
Lung cancer - left upper lobe
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A pulmonary nodule is noted at the anterior segment of left upper lobe. It is irregular in shape with spiculated margins.
Case Discussion
Bronchogenic carcinoma, (frequently known as lung cancer) is the most common cause of cancer in men, and the 6th most frequent cancer in women worldwide. It is the leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide in both men and women and accounts for approximately 20% of all cancer deaths 1.