A case of synchronous presentation of primary non-small cell lung carcinoma and pheochromocytoma

We report a rare synchronous presentation of primary lung cancer and adrenal pheochromocytoma. A 59-year-old woman was diagnosed with right upper lobe non-small cell lung carcinoma measuring 2.8 cm and a right adrenal gland mass measuring 3.5 cm, which displayed increased metabolic activity on (18)F...

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Published in:Tuberculosis and respiratory diseases 2013, 74(4), 339, pp.181-186
Main Authors: Han, Jung Wan, Kim, Cheol-Hong, Jang, Juah, Lee, Hun Gu, Chung, Doo Cheol, Choi, Jung Eun, Kim, Kwangtaek, Lim, Ah Leum, Song, Won Jun, Song, Yong Keun, Woo, Heungjeong, Hyun, In Gyu, Shin, Mi Kyung, Lee, Yong Seong, Shin, Ho-Seung
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Language:English
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Summary:We report a rare synchronous presentation of primary lung cancer and adrenal pheochromocytoma. A 59-year-old woman was diagnosed with right upper lobe non-small cell lung carcinoma measuring 2.8 cm and a right adrenal gland mass measuring 3.5 cm, which displayed increased metabolic activity on (18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography-computed tomography. The adrenal lesion was revealed to be asymptomatic. The patient underwent right adrenalectomy and histological examination revealed a pheochromocytoma. Ten days later, right upper lobectomy was performed for lung cancer. This case indicates that incidental adrenal lesions found in cases of resectable primary lung cancer should be investigated.
ISSN:1738-3536
2005-6184
DOI:10.4046/trd.2013.74.4.181