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Lung Adenocarcinoma

David J. Myers  1 , Jason M. Wallen  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Lung Adenocarcinoma

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Lung adenocarcinoma is the most common primary lung cancer seen in the United States. It falls under the umbrella of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and has a strong association with previous smoking. While incidence and mortality have declined, it remains the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Adenocarcinoma of the lung usually evolves from the mucosal glands and represents about 40% of all lung cancers. It is the most common subtype to be diagnosed in people who have never smoked. Lung adenocarcinoma usually occurs in the lung periphery, and in many cases, may be found in scars or areas of chronic inflammation.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: David Myers declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Jason Wallen declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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