Signs of lung cancer include a cough that doesn't go away andshortness of breathSometimes lung cancer does not cause any signs or symptoms.It may be found during a chest x-ray done for another conditionSigns and symptoms may be caused by lung cancer or by otherconditions.16
16 ⚫ Signs of lung cancer include a cough that doesn't go away and shortness of breath. ⚫ Sometimes lung cancer does not cause any signs or symptoms. ⚫ It may be found during a chest x-ray done for another condition. Signs and symptoms may be caused by lung cancer or by other conditions
Lung CancerClinical PresentationsIntrathoracic SymptomsCough: doesn't go away or gets worse over timeDyspneaHemoptysis:bloodinsputumRecurrent infectionsPneumoniaAtelectasisChest discomfortorpainIntrathoracic bronchopulmonary17
17 Lung Cancer Clinical Presentations Intrathoracic Symptoms ⚫ Cough: doesn’t go away or gets worse over time. ⚫ Dyspnea ⚫ Hemoptysis: blood in sputum ⚫ Recurrent infections ⚫ Pneumonia ⚫ Atelectasis ⚫ Chest discomfort or pain. Intrathoracic bronchopulmonary
Initial Symptoms and Signs of Lung CancerSymptomsandSignsRangeofFrequency,%Cough8-75068Weightloss3-60Dyspnea20-49Chest pain6-35Hemoptysis625BonepainClubbing0-20Fever0-20010WeaknessSVCO0-402Dysphagia02Wheezingand stridorMichael A. Beckles, Stephen G. Spiro, Gene L. Colice, and Robin M. Rudd Initial Evaluation of the Patient With Lung CancerSymptoms,Signs,LaboratoryTests,andParaneoplasticSyndromesChest,Jan2003;123:97-10418
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Clinical PresentationsSyndromes/Symptoms secondary to regionalinvolvements or metastases:Esophageal compressiondysphagiaRecurrent laryngeal nerve paralysishoarsenessSymptomatic nerve paralysisHorner's syndromeCervical/thoracic nerve invasionPancoast syndromepleuraleffusionLymphatic obstructionVascular obstructionSVCsyndrometamponade)(Pericardial/cardiacextension★Intrathoracic extrapulmonary19
19 Clinical Presentations Syndromes/Symptoms secondary to regional involvements or metastases: ⚫ Esophageal compression dysphagia ⚫ Recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis hoarseness ⚫ Symptomatic nerve paralysis Horner’s syndrome ⚫ Cervical/thoracic nerve invasion Pancoast syndrome ⚫ Lymphatic obstruction pleural effusion ⚫ Vascular obstruction SVC syndrome ⚫ （Pericardial/cardiac extension tamponade) Intrathoracic extrapulmonary ★
WhenYou SwallowYourtongue pushes foods or liquids fromyourmouth toyour throatas you eat or drink andswallow.They then pass down the esophagus(amusculartube)intothestomach.Tokeepfoods or liquids moving,the esophagus musclestighten and relax in wavelike motions.TonguePharynxSphincterTrachea-EsophagusEsophagusMuscles tighten andFood movingrelax to move foodsdown theand liquids down theesophagusesophagus.StomachSphincterMayo Foundaoon for Medical Education and ResearchAhnightsmservedAstricture keepsfoodsorliquidsfrommoving down theesophagus easily20
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