BOF: 46
In lung cancer which of the following features would
suggest response to cytotoxic chemotherapy
a)
Horner’s syndrome
b)
Wasting of small muscles of hand
c)
Ectopic ACTH syndrome
d)
Bone metastases
e)
Pleural effusion
Answer:
c)
In small cell lung cancer the ectopic ACTH syndrome may
occur. Small cell lung cancer responds to cytotoxic chemotherapy
Revision Tip
Revise bronchial carcinoma KEYS to
SUCCESS in Medicine page 196-199