Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2013
When examining a patient, the doctor revealed a tumor of the bronchus which borders on the aorta. Which bronchus is affected?
Answer options
- Left upper lobar
- Right principal
- Middle lobar
- Left principal
- Right upper lobar
Correct answer
Left principal
Explanation
The Aorta arises from the left part of the heart, the Left main bronchus arises from the left lung. A tumor would affect them both as they are located on the same side.
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