Unusual presentation of lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of lung as a thin-walled cavity
Journal
Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Journal Volume
96
Journal Issue
5
Pages
1857-1859
Date Issued
2013
Author(s)
Abstract
Most thin-walled cavities in the lung are benign lesions, but a few cases of lung cancer can have this unusual pattern. All previously reported cases were adenocarcinomas. Here we report a case of lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma (LELC) of the lung presenting as a thin-walled cavity with a smooth inner surface. LELC is more commonly seen in Southeast Asia, including Taiwan, and its gross picture is usually a solid mass with a round, circumscribed border, which is indistinguishable from other non-small cell lung cancers. Asymmetric thickness of the cystic wall and lymphadenopathy are important features in the diagnosis and the selection of treatment. ? 2013 by The Society of Thoracic Published by Elsevier Inc.
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Other Subjects
antineoplastic agent; cytokeratin 5; cytokeratin 6; protein p53; adult; article; cancer chemotherapy; cancer radiotherapy; case report; clinical feature; female; human; human tissue; lung cancer; lung lobectomy; lymphoepithelioma; lymphoepithelioma like carcinoma of the lung; priority journal; video assisted thoracoscopic surgery; 10; Carcinoma; Female; Humans; Lung Neoplasms; Middle Aged
Type
journal article