Cystic Adenoid Carcinoma: A Rare Bronchial Tumor

Although very rare, cystic adenoid carcinoma (CAC) should be considered as a differential diagnosis for any lung tumor arising from the bronchial glands. The diagnosis is typically confirmed through histological examination, and treatment is primarily based on surgical intervention. In this report,...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2023-07, Vol.15 (7)
Main Authors: Thouil, Afaf, Rhazari, Meriem, Baddi, Fatima Zahra, Kouismi, Hatim
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Airway management
Bronchoscopy
Cancer
Case reports
Dyspnea
Exocrine glands
Lung cancer
Medical diagnosis
Pathology
Pulmonology
Tomography
Tumors
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Summary:Although very rare, cystic adenoid carcinoma (CAC) should be considered as a differential diagnosis for any lung tumor arising from the bronchial glands. The diagnosis is typically confirmed through histological examination, and treatment is primarily based on surgical intervention. In this report, we present the case of an 82-year-old male with primary CAC of the lung.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.42476