Bronchogenic carcinoma

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: Adult
x-ray

A right hilar mass with atelectasis of the right upper lobe is noted with loss of volume of the right hemithorax. 

ct

A large right hilar mass consistent with a bronchogenic carcinoma is present with atelectasis of the upper middle lobe. The mass encases the right main bronchus and hilar and mediastinal nodal masses are noted. A moderate pericarial effusion is noted. Bilateral adrenal metastases are present. 

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