Endobronchial carcinoid tumor: Radiological findings of a clinical case

Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992). 2018 Jan;64(1):15-18. doi: 10.1590/1806-9282.64.01.15.

Abstract

We describe the case of a female patient, 21 years old, complaining of dyspnea attacks and wheezing 2 years ago. Chest radiography showed volume loss in the left lower lobe and ipsilateral retrocardiac triangular basal opacity. CT scan showed an extensive solid mass with apex protruding into the left main and lower lobar bronchi, causing distal atelectasis. Histopathological and immunohistochemical study of transbronchial biopsy of the lesion revealed a typical carcinoid tumor, confirmed after tumor resection with total left pneumectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Carcinoid Tumor / diagnostic imaging*
  • Carcinoid Tumor / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lung Neoplasms / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Young Adult