Pleomorphism - Variation in cells Size and shape loss of polarity - variable nucleus position, poorly defined apical and basal surfaces Hyperchromasia - dark dense nucleus mitoses with abnormal forms - replication of mature cells
Hilar cancers can often be small cells or glandular cells?
sarcoma vs carcinoma
A factor in grading is level of differentiation
staging and TNM system
Types of lung cancer: Adenocarcinoma This forms glands and can produce mucin
Squamous cells carcinoma Small call carcinome