Lung cancer - adenocarcinoma

Case contributed by Hani M. Al Salam
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

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A large right-sided hilar mass is present. 

Axial lung
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Axial lung
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Axial C+ portal
venous phase
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Selected images from a CT of the chest confirm a large hilar mass, consistent with a primary malignancy. 

Nuclear medicine
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CT PET confirms increased metabolic activity in the mass as well as a subcarinal node. 

Case Discussion

The patient went on to have a biopsy which pathologically proved an adenocarcinoma of the lung.

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