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.
From the case:
Lung cancer - adenocarcinoma
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A large right-sided hilar mass is present.
From the case:
Lung cancer - adenocarcinoma
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Selected images from a CT of the chest confirm a large hilar mass, consistent with a primary malignancy.
From the case:
Lung cancer - adenocarcinoma
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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.