Pulmonary Enteric Adenocarcinoma: A Very Rare Case Report from Qatar

A 78-year-old male patient presented with dyspnea, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Workup and imaging showed suspected malignant lung lesion. Biopsy was done and showed features of pulmonary enteric adenocarcinoma (PEAC). This is a very rare disease and its diagnosis is challenging.

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Published in:Case reports in oncology 2023, Vol.16 (1), p.759-764
Main Authors: Yasin, Ahmed K A, Mohamed, Abdelaziz, Mohamed, Anas, Elamin, Nusiba, Al-Tikrity, Mustafa A, Wazwaz, Bara
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:A 78-year-old male patient presented with dyspnea, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Workup and imaging showed suspected malignant lung lesion. Biopsy was done and showed features of pulmonary enteric adenocarcinoma (PEAC). This is a very rare disease and its diagnosis is challenging.
ISSN:1662-6575
1662-6575
DOI:10.1159/000533220