Diagnosis of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Differential Diagnosis in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

There are several conditions that may produce symptoms similar to those caused by lung cancer and which must be excluded before the diagnosis is determined. Some of these conditions include:

• Acute lung infections such as pneumonia or tuberculosis
• Benign (non-cancerous) neoplasms of the lung
• Fluid collection around the lung (pleural effusion) due to other conditions