Question
What is the chance that an asymptomatic, 2 cm, solitary pulmonary nodule seen on chest X-ray in a 70-year old smoker is a malignancy
| A. | 25% |
| B. |
50% |
| C. |
70% |
| D. |
90% |
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Correct Answer � C Explanation |
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Answer- C
Non–small-cell lung cancer accounts for roughly 80% of all cases.
In cases of resectable primary lung cancer, resection remains the treatment of choice, with an expected survival of almost 3 years.