Surgery MCQ 16

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A 53-year-old woman who had a malignant tumor removed 2 years ago presents with a solitary lung nodule 1.5 cm in diameter. The following is/are true:


    1. If the primary tumor originated in the breast, the lesion is most likely to represent a new primary lung cancer.


    2. If the primary tumor was melanoma, the lesion is most likely to be metastatic


    3. If the remainder of the lung fields are clear, a CT scan is unnecessary


    4. If the primary tumor was in the GI tract, there is very little chance that the lesion is a new primary lung cancer


    5. Fine needle aspiration should always be performed prior to resection of the lung lesion


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