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Description

Malignant main bronchus neoplasm is a type of cancer that affects the main bronchus, which is the large airway that connects the trachea to the lungs. This type of cancer is usually caused by smoking and can cause a variety of symptoms, including coughing, chest pain, and shortness of breath. Treatment for this type of cancer typically involves surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

Synonyms

• malignant main bronchus neoplasm

Basic Lab Tests (measurements)

• serum
  •      carcinoembryonic antigen
  •      neuron-specific enolase
  •      iron saturation
  •      ionized calcium
  •      iron
  •      calcium
  •      bicarbonate
• whole blood
  •      hematocrit
  •      erythrocyte sedimentation rate
  •      erythrocytes
  •      non-blood cells
  •      hemoglobin

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