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Not all lung masses in smokers are malignant: A rare case of Anthracosis mimicking Lung cancer

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Anthracosis and Lung cancer may present with similar clinical features such as Dyspnea, cough, and hemoptysis. A chest X-ray and computerized tomography (CT) scan may reveal a lung mass in both conditions, leading to a misdiagnosis. In this case report, we present a 60-year-old female smoker who was initially diagnosed with Lung cancer based on clinical and radiological findings. The lung mass was found to be anthracosis after a bronchoscopy and confirmed by histopathological examination. Thus, we emphasize that overreliance on a single diagnostic modality may lead to a false diagnosis, and a more comprehensive approach is necessary.

Source: Nepalese Respiratory Journal

DOI: 10.3126/nrj.v4i1.83206

Authors: Niraj Bam, Milan Pokhrel, Kapil Khanal

Institutions: Tribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj Medical Campus

Language: English

Topic: Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4413381193

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