Bronchogenic Carcinoma

Carcinoma of the bronchus: the four main histological types and their relative frequency, the clinical features of local and advanced disease, and the investigations from imaging through bronchoscopy to tissue diagnosis.

What this lecture covers

Introduction and aetiology
Pathology: squamous cell carcinoma (60%)
Adenocarcinoma (15%)
Small cell carcinoma
Alveolar cell carcinoma
Clinical features, and features of locally advanced disease
Diagnostic investigations including computed tomography
Bronchoscopy and other biopsy techniques
Staging and treatment

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