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Coin lesion - lung adenocarcinoma

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Cough.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female

Right mid zone 2 cm well-circumscribed nodule noted. No pleural effusion. Cardiomediastinal contour is within normal limits. 

CT confirms a right lower lobe mass with spiculated margins in the right lower lobe. 

Case Discussion

Subsequent EBUS-guided biopsy of mediastinal lymphadenopathy confirmed adenocarcinoma. 

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