Lung cancer invading the left atrium

Case contributed by Ahmed Hamdy Mhsb
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Chest x-ray showed a hilar shadow. CT for further investigation.

Patient Data

Age: 70
Gender: Male

Left hilar hypodense solid mass with spiculated outline with extension into the left atrium. 

Annotation

ct

Yellow box/circle show the left hilar central lung cancer. 

Case Discussion

An elderly male patient who was a heavy smoker presents with a left hilar opacity on x-ray. Further work up and biopsy revealed small cell carcinoma.

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