Which of the Following Is Likely to Cause Pneumothorax or Hemothorax

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is likely to cause pneumothorax or hemothorax in a patient with bronchogenic carcinoma?

A) The tumor obstructs a major bronchus.
B) Compression of lung tissue by the tumor causes atelectasis.
C) The tumor causes inflammation and erosion of the pleural membranes.
D) Inflammation around the tumor causes exudate in the small bronchi.