Question

A 72-year-old man with a 50 pack-year smoking history and chronic cough has a normal chest radiograph. He reports unintentional weight loss and clubbing. Which investigation is most appropriate to evaluate for underlying lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

CT scan of the chest with contrast

Answer

Spirometry only

Answer

Sputum cytology alone

Answer

Repeat chest radiograph in 12 months

Answer

Empiric antibiotics

Practice question

A 72-year-old man with a 50 pack-year smoking history and chronic cough has a normal chest radiograph. He reports unintentional weight loss and clubbing. Which investigation is most appropriate to evaluate for underlying lung cancer?