A pulmonary mass with invasion into the heart
2008
Case of a Woman with Bronchial Carcinoid Invading the Heart
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): McLaughlin Anne Marie, O'Donnell Rory A, Nicholson Siobhan, Keane Joseph, Young Vincent K
Primary Institution: St James Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Conclusion
This case highlights the possibility of local recurrence of bronchial carcinoid tumors after surgical resection.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with a bronchial atypical carcinoid that invaded the left atrium.
- Histology confirmed an 8 1/2 cm atypical carcinoid with direct involvement of lymph nodes and the pulmonary artery.
- Three years post-surgery, the patient experienced local recurrence leading to respiratory failure.
Takeaway
A woman had a rare lung tumor that spread to her heart, and even after surgery, it came back years later.
Methodology
The patient underwent a right pneumonectomy and removal of a portion of the left atrium after imaging confirmed the tumor's invasion.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
The participant was a 58-year-old woman who had never smoked.
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