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Thoracic carcinoids: radiologic-pathologic correlation.

M L Rosado de Christenson1, G F Abbott, W M Kirejczyk

  • 1Department of Radiologic Pathology, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC 20306-6000, USA.

Radiographics : a Review Publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc
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Bronchial carcinoids are rare neuroendocrine tumors affecting the airways. While typical carcinoids have an excellent prognosis, atypical carcinoids and thymic carcinoids are more aggressive and require careful management.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Carcinoids are neuroendocrine neoplasms, with bronchial carcinoids being unusual malignant primary tumors of the central airways.
  • Bronchial carcinoids present as typical (low-grade) or atypical (aggressive) forms, affecting adults typically between their 30s and 70s.
  • Symptoms include cough, hemoptysis, and obstructive pneumonia; radiological findings often show hilar masses with potential atelectasis or pneumonia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the characteristics, presentation, and prognosis of thoracic carcinoids, including bronchial and thymic types.
  • To highlight the radiological manifestations and diagnostic features of these neuroendocrine neoplasms.
  • To discuss the treatment and outcome differences between typical and atypical carcinoid tumors.

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Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on bronchial and thymic carcinoids.
  • Analysis of clinical and radiological features.
  • Evaluation of treatment modalities and prognostic factors.

Main Results:

  • Bronchial carcinoids typically involve central airways with well-defined margins; atypical carcinoids are more aggressive.
  • Radiological findings include hilar/perihilar masses, often with associated lung changes; CT demonstrates bronchial relationship and possible enhancement or calcification.
  • Thymic carcinoids are rare, aggressive anterior mediastinal masses mimicking thymomas.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical excision is the primary treatment for thoracic carcinoids.
  • Typical bronchial carcinoids have an excellent prognosis.
  • Atypical bronchial and thymic carcinoids carry a worse prognosis, necessitating prompt diagnosis and treatment.