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Left atrial invasion by pulmonary adenocarcinoma☆

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: A 72-year-old female presented with haemoptysis. CT thorax demonstrated a right lower lobe mass infiltrating the left atrium (Fig. 1 ). Bronchoscopy and biopsy confirmed endobronchial adenocarcinoma. Left atrial invasion by lung cancer is rare and occurs by direct penetration or via the pulmonary veins. The patient received palliative radiotherapy. Chest computed tomographic scan: lung tumour arising from the right lower lobe bronchus and extending into the left atrium via the pulmonary vein, in addition to subcarinal mediastinal adenopathy.

Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcts.2007.02.013

Authors: Anne Marie McLaughlin, James F. Meaney, Joseph Keane, Rory A. O’ Donnell

Institution: St. James's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac tumors and thrombi

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2134666056