The Association Between Lung Cancer and Sarcoidosis: A Literature Review

Lung cancer is responsible for a significant number of cancer-related deaths worldwide. While various factors can lead to lung cancer, such as tobacco smoking, this article focuses on the relationship between sarcoidosis, a multisystem granulomatous disorder, and lung neoplasm. To investigate this a...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2023-09, Vol.15 (9), p.e45508-e45508
Main Authors: Umeano, Lotanna, Pujari, Hari Priya, Nasiri, Syed Muhammad Zain Jamil, Parisapogu, Anusha, Shah, Anuj, Montaser, Jamal, Mohammed, Lubna
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chronic illnesses
Disease
Family/General Practice
Granulomas
Hypotheses
Internal Medicine
Lung cancer
Lymphatic system
Lymphoma
Occupational Health
Patients
Pulmonary fibrosis
Sarcoidosis
Skin
Tumors
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Summary:Lung cancer is responsible for a significant number of cancer-related deaths worldwide. While various factors can lead to lung cancer, such as tobacco smoking, this article focuses on the relationship between sarcoidosis, a multisystem granulomatous disorder, and lung neoplasm. To investigate this association, the authors conducted a literature search using relevant keywords. The analysis of these reports concluded that while Sarcoidosis and lung cancer together is rare, it is possible. The presenting symptoms, age, gender, and diagnostic procedures of each case should be evaluated, and appropriate diagnostic procedures should be carried out to determine the appropriate treatment for each patient. Clinicians need to be aware of the possibility of these two diseases co-occurring, as they can impact the management of the patient's condition, whether it is curative or palliative. It is essential to rule out metastatic cancer in individuals with sarcoidosis-like clinical and radiographic features.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.45508