A rare tumoral combination, synchronous lung adenocarcinoma and mantle cell lymphoma of the pleura
2008

Rare Case of Lung Adenocarcinoma and Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Sample size: 1 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Hatzibougias Dimitrios, Bobos Mattheos, Karayannopoulou Georgia, Karkavelas Georgios, Karapanagiotidis Georgios T, Foroulis Christophoros N, Kostopoulos Ioannis

Primary Institution: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Medical School

Conclusion

This case highlights the incidental discovery of two coexisting tumors during surgery for a benign condition.

Supporting Evidence

  • The patient was diagnosed with both lung adenocarcinoma and mantle cell lymphoma during surgery.
  • Histologic examination confirmed the presence of both tumors.
  • The patient received chemotherapy and showed no signs of recurrence 14 months later.

Takeaway

A 73-year-old man had both lung cancer and lymphoma found during surgery for a lung problem, which is very unusual.

Methodology

The patient underwent bullectomy and apical pleurectomy, with histologic examination and immunohistochemical assays performed on the specimens.

Limitations

The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.

Participant Demographics

73-year-old male, heavy smoker, with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and coronary artery disease.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1477-7819-6-137

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