Lymphangitis carcinomatosis

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

History of breast cancer. New increasing breathlessness.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Right axillary clips from previous lymph node clearance.

Left posterior 10th rib lucency and destruction.

Widespread, bilateral interstitial lines. No mass. No effusion.

Appearances are of lymphangitis carcinomatosis and bony metastatic disease.

Case Discussion

A patient with breast cancer and breathlessness.

Diagnosis: lymphangitis carcinomatosis with bony metastatic disease.

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