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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Neoplastic Disorders Case Study 1, A 64-year-old woman is brought to the emergency room after coughing up a cupful of bright red blood. For the previous 3-4 months, she has had a chronic nonproductive cough but no fevers. More recently, she has noticed some blood-streaked sputum. On review of her symptoms, she reports increased fatigue, decreased appetite, and a 25-lb weight loss in the past 3 months. She denies chest pain, fever, chills, or night sweats. The patient has smoked one pack of cigarettes per day for the past 35 years. She drinks two martinis every day and has not had any significant mental illness. She worked in a library in the New England area for 35 years. She does not take any medication except for one aspirin per day. The patient is a thin woman who is mildly anxious, alert, and oriented. Her blood pressure is 150/90 mm Hg, heart rate 88 bpm, respiratory rate 16 breaths per minute, and temperature 99.2° F. Neck examination reveals no lymphadenopathy, thyromegaly, or carotid bruit. The chest has scattered rhonchi bilaterally, but there are no wheezes or crackles. Cardiovascular examination reveals a regular rate and rhythm, without rubs, gallops, or murmurs. The abdomen is benign with no hepatosplenomegaly. Examination of her extremities reveals no cyanosis; there is finger clubbing. Neurologic examination is normal. suggest What is your next step?, A 64-year-old woman is brought to the emergency room after coughing up a cupful of bright red blood. For the previous 3-4 months, she has had a chronic nonproductive cough but no fevers. More recently, she has noticed some blood-streaked sputum. On review of her symptoms, she reports increased fatigue, decreased appetite, and a 25-lb weight loss in the past 3 months. She denies chest pain, fever, chills, or night sweats. The patient has smoked one pack of cigarettes per day for the past 35 years. She drinks two martinis every day and has not had any significant mental illness. She worked in a library in the New England area for 35 years. She does not take any medication except for one aspirin per day. The patient is a thin woman who is mildly anxious, alert, and oriented. Her blood pressure is 150/90 mm Hg, heart rate 88 bpm, respiratory rate 16 breaths per minute, and temperature 99.2° F. Neck examination reveals no lymphadenopathy, thyromegaly, or carotid bruit. The chest has scattered rhonchi bilaterally, but there are no wheezes or crackles. Cardiovascular examination reveals a regular rate and rhythm, without rubs, gallops, or murmurs. The abdomen is benign with no hepatosplenomegaly. Examination of her extremities reveals no cyanosis; there is finger clubbing. Neurologic examination is normal. suggest What is the most likely diagnosis?