Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung is best described as a tumor that causes which alterations?
A) Abscesses and ectopic hormone production
B) Airway obstruction and atelectasis
C) Pleural effusion and shortness of breath
D) Chest wall pain and early metastasis

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Typically,the tumors are centrally located near the hila and project into bronchi.Because of this central location,nonproductive cough or hemoptysis is common.Pneumonia and atelectasis are often associated with squamous cell carcinoma.Chest pain is a late symptom associated with large tumors.These tumors can remain fairly well localized and tend not to metastasize until late in the course of the disease.Squamous cell carcinomas are not associated with any of the other options.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lung Is Best Described as a Tumor