Question
Pathology Question on The respiratory system
An elderly male is known as a smoker presented with chronic cough, significant weight loss, and fatigue. Serum calcium level is raised. A lung biopsy was done, and it showed large atypical cells with hyperchromasia. What is the probable diagnosis?
A
Large cell neuroendocrine tumor
B
Small cell carcinoma
C
Adenocarcinoma
D
Squamous cell carcinoma
Answer
Squamous cell carcinoma
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D): Squamous cell carcinoma