Adenosquamous lung carcinoma

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Adenosquamous lung carcinoma is a rare type of lung cancer that contains both adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma components.

Pronunciation

Adenosquamous lung carcinoma is pronounced as "aden-o-squa-mous lung car-cin-o-ma".

Etymology

The term "Adenosquamous" is derived from "adenos" meaning gland and "squamous" referring to the scale-like appearance of the cells under a microscope. "Carcinoma" is a term used to describe a cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs.

Definition

Adenosquamous lung carcinoma is a type of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that is characterized by the presence of both glandular (adenocarcinoma) and scale-like (squamous cell carcinoma) cells. This type of cancer is relatively rare, accounting for approximately 1-4% of all lung cancers.

Symptoms

The symptoms of adenosquamous lung carcinoma are similar to other types of lung cancer and may include a persistent cough, coughing up blood, shortness of breath, chest pain, and unexplained weight loss.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of adenosquamous lung carcinoma typically involves a combination of imaging tests, such as a CT scan or PET scan, and a biopsy to examine the cells under a microscope.

Treatment

Treatment for adenosquamous lung carcinoma may involve surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or a combination of these treatments.

Prognosis

The prognosis for adenosquamous lung carcinoma is generally poorer than for other types of NSCLC, due to the aggressive nature of this cancer and its resistance to treatment.

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