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Late-onset sequelae after right middle and lower lobectomy: a case report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Surgical resection remains a cornerstone of curative treatment in lung cancer, but delayed complications are under-recognised. CASE PRESENTATION: We describe a 67-year-old East Asian man who developed an unusual sequence of symptoms months after right middle and lower lobectomy: a posture-dependent triad of palpitations, throat tightness, and nasal congestion; paradoxical weight loss despite hyperphagia; and later neuropsychiatric disturbance associated with chronic respiratory insufficiency. Investigations excluded tumour recurrence and metabolic disorders. CONCLUSIONS: These observations emphasise the spectrum of long-term sequelae following major pulmonary resection and the importance of vigilant multidisciplinary follow-up.

Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1186/s13256-026-06056-1

Authors: Shasha Li, Wenqi Chen, Jiandong Zha, Zhiyuan Xu, Victor Ho-Fun Lee, Anne W. M. Lee

Institutions: University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen Hospital, University of Hong Kong

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: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,890