Presentation
Persistent ground glass lung nodule.
Patient Data
Age: 75 years
Gender: Male
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Ground glass nodule in the lower lobe of the left lung.
From the case:
Adenocarcinoma of lung - FNA
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Positive for malignant cells. Findings in keeping with NSCLC, favoring adenocarcinoma.
Case Discussion
Adenocarcinoma of the lung can present as non-specific ground glass opacities. These often require long-term follow-up.