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📋Overview
Lung cancer is a malignant tumor originating from the tissues of the lung, primarily the cells lining the air passages. It is classified mainly into two broad categories: non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide and is strongly associated with tobacco smoking, though other factors also contribute.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0242379ICD-10-CM
C34.90
MeSH
D008175
SNOMED CT (US)
363358000
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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