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Lung adenocarcinoma presenting as miliary lung metastasis on imaging

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Intrapulmonary miliary metastasis is a rare presentation of adenocarcinoma of the lung, characterized by the dissemination of cancer cells throughout the lung parenchyma in different patterns. This case report highlights an unusual presentation of adenocarcinoma of the lung with intrapulmonary miliary metastasis, emphasizing the diagnostic challenges and management considerations. Here, we report a case of a 51-year-old female who presented to the emergency department (ED) with a 2-month history of dry cough, which started after a flu illness and was associated with mild shortness of breath, left-sided chest pain, and miliary nodules on chest imaging. During bronchoscopy, a transbronchial biopsy was taken for further pathological assessment. The results showed histopathological evidence of lung adenocarcinoma.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.07.024

Authors: Ahmed Mansour M. Al Ani, Adham Darweesh, Mohammed Atea Ahmed Almashhadani, Isra Babiker, Amro Abdelrahman

Institution: Hamad Medical Corporation

Language: English

Topic: Metastasis and carcinoma case studies

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $550