Cavitary lung cancer presenting as subcutaneous emphysema on the contralateral side

Bronchocutaneous fistula is an extremely rare complication of lung cancer and is frequently seen following biopsy or radiotherapy. A 67-year old male patient was administered to our hospital due to sudden onset of shortness of breath and subcutaneous emphysema on the right side. Chest computed tomog...

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Published in:Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery 2012-03, Vol.14 (3), p.338-339
Main Authors: Yalçinkaya, Serhat, Vural, Ahmet Hakan, Göncü, Mehmet Tugrul, Özyazicioglu, Ahmet Fatih
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
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Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use
Biopsy
Bronchial Fistula - complications
Bronchial Fistula - diagnosis
Bronchial Fistula - therapy
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - complications
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - diagnosis
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - therapy
Case Reports
Cutaneous Fistula - complications
Cutaneous Fistula - diagnosis
Cutaneous Fistula - therapy
Fatal Outcome
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Lung Neoplasms - complications
Lung Neoplasms - diagnosis
Lung Neoplasms - therapy
Male
Pleurodesis - methods
Pneumonectomy
Radiography, Thoracic
Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
Subcutaneous Emphysema - diagnosis
Subcutaneous Emphysema - etiology
Subcutaneous Emphysema - therapy
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Bronchocutaneous fistula is an extremely rare complication of lung cancer and is frequently seen following biopsy or radiotherapy. A 67-year old male patient was administered to our hospital due to sudden onset of shortness of breath and subcutaneous emphysema on the right side. Chest computed tomography revealed a cavitary lesion in the left upper lobe in connection with the subcutaneous emphysema on the right side through sternum and anterior chest wall. The pathological examination of the biopsy performed during tube insertion revealed a well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma of the lung. The patient was referred for adjuvant therapy to local oncology hospital. He passed away 9 months following diagnosis.
ISSN:1569-9293
1569-9285
DOI:10.1093/icvts/ivr061