Diagnostic Yield of Various Procedures in Lung Malignancy in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Dr. Athul Francis; Dr. Sanjay N Gaikwad

Volume : IX, Issue : VII, July - 2020

Diagnostic Yield of Various Procedures in Lung Malignancy in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Dr. Athul Francis, Dr. Sanjay N Gaikwad

Abstract :

Lung cancer is presently the most common malignant disease and the leading cause of cancer deaths in the world. Its incidence peaks between 55 and 65 years. Globally 85 % of lung cancer in males and 46 % in females is due to smoking. The most common cancer initially worldwide was Squamous Cell Carcinoma, but however the most common malignancy now is Adenocarcinoma . In the last few years ,there has been an increasing number of cases in Females and Non Smokers as well.