Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Question no. 365


     A 60 year old man complains of shortness of breath and aching left sided chest pain that radiate to the left shoulder. Physical examination shows no abnormalities. his CXR as this


Which of the following statements is true concerning this disease?

a) This tumor frequently metastasizes to distant sites.
b) Direct exposure to asbestos is required.
c) Most cases are associated with recent, massive exposure to            asbestos.
d) Diffuse forms may be cured by chemotherapy alone.
e) Localized forms may be cured by surgery alone.