Devita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer

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484 DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg’s CANCER: Principles and Practice of Oncology Review

Question 36.5. A 57-year-old man with a malignant mesothelioma extending from the

visceral pleura into the underlying pulmonary parenchyma and with

metastatic disease restricted to a single hilar lymph node is best described

at what stage?

A. T2N1M0 (stage II)

B. T2N1M0 (stage III)

C. T3N1M0 (stage III)

D. T2N2M0 (stage III)

Question 36.6. Which of the following statements regarding solitary fibrous tumors of

the pleura (FTPs) is NOT true?

A. Approximately 10% of the tumors are malignant.

B. Benign FTPs may recur and transform to the malignant variant.

C. Pleural effusion is commonly seen in the benign variant.

D. Up to 50% of cases may present with clubbing or osteoarthropathy.

Question 36.7. Which of the following statements regarding peritoneal mesothelioma is

FALSE?

A. Pleural plaques are observed in approximately 50% of patients.

B. Associated with airborne asbestos fiber exposure.

C. Median age of presentation is 60 years.

D. Account for approximately 10% to 15% of mesothelioma cases.