Case of Double Lung and Thyroid Cancer
Author Information
Author(s): Cheng Jen-Hsun, Huang Ying-Chieh, Kuo Chih, Lai Yih-Shyong, Wu Tzu-Ching, Tsao Thomas Chang-Yao, Luh Shi-Ping, Tsai Chong-Bin
Primary Institution: Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, National Chung-Cheng University, Chung-Shan Medical University Hospital
Conclusion
A patient with both lung adenocarcinoma and thyroid papillary carcinoma was successfully treated through surgical resection of both tumors.
Supporting Evidence
- Double primary bronchogenic carcinoma and papillary thyroid carcinoma are extremely rare.
- The patient underwent surgical resection for both cancers.
- Pathology confirmed the diagnosis of both cancers.
- Previous literature reported only one similar case in Japan.
Takeaway
This study talks about a man who had two different types of cancer at the same time, one in his lung and one in his thyroid, and doctors were able to remove both successfully.
Methodology
The patient underwent surgical resection for both cancers, including video-assisted thoracic surgery and thyroid lobectomy.
Limitations
The relationship between the two cancers remains unclear and requires more case reports for better understanding.
Participant Demographics
A 56-year-old male with a history of hypertension.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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