Prep for USMLEPrep for USMLE Forum
   Forum    Step 1  Step 2 CK Step 2 CS Step 3  Match  IMGs Resources Search






Previous Topic   patho q 




 
Kaplan Qbank USMLE



Author5 Posts
  #1

what s the most common cancer is pt exposed to asbestos?
a. mesothelioma
b. lung ca
c. skin ca

  #2

a?

  #3

nope.
the most common ca caused by asbestos exposure is lung ca.

but if u have mesothelioma, u must have been exposed to asbestos. it s highly related to asbestos, though it s a very rare tumor.

  #4

as jasonw say
it is b

  #5

good trick questian .. but always choose lung cancer

maliganat mesothelioma is a very rare tumor ... look for tumor 'completely encasing the lung' in the vignette ....as a possibility

adeno cr also has the same gross







You don't have permission to post.




Login or Register to post messages in this topic





















Contact | Leaders | Disclaimer | Privacy

Copyright @ Prep for USMLE. All rights reserved.