Adenocarcinoma of the lung

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Pre-operative assessment

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Male

2008

x-ray

Deviated trachea to the right side due to underlying goiter. 

Small nodule projected over the left lung mid-zone (reviewed retrospectively).

2013

x-ray

A large lobulated nodule seen at the superior segment of the left lower lobe.

2013

ct

Demonstration of the goiter with mass effect on the trachea. 

A lobulated nodule at the superior segment of the left lower lobe. 

Case Discussion

Left lower lobectomy: well-differentiated adenocarcinoma: papillary and acinar types.

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