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Primary pulmonary myoepithelial carcinoma
Ilir Hysi1, Hélène Wattez, Lotfi Benhamed
1Pôle de Chirurgie Thoracique, Hôpital Albert Calmette, CHRU Lille, 59037 Lille Cedex, France. ilirhysi@gmail.com
Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
|June 2, 2011
Summary
Pulmonary myoepithelial carcinoma, a rare lung tumor, is detailed in this case study of a non-smoker. The study highlights successful treatment of multiple nodules, suggesting potential for positive outcomes in this rare cancer.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Primary salivary gland-type tumors of the lung are rare.
- Pulmonary myoepithelial carcinoma is a subtype of these rare lung neoplasms.
- This tumor was first described in 1998, with only seven cases reported previously.
Observation:
- A 60-year-old Caucasian female, a non-smoker, presented with three peripheral lung nodules.
- She had a history of pulmonary myoepithelial carcinoma treated with wedge resection 15 months prior.
- Histological examination confirmed three additional pulmonary myoepithelial carcinomas.
Findings:
- No vascular or lymphatic invasion was detected in the resected nodules.
- Hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes were negative for malignancy.
- The patient remains disease-free with no signs of recurrence post-treatment.
Implications:
- This case adds to the limited literature on pulmonary myoepithelial carcinoma.
- It suggests that complete resection may lead to favorable outcomes, even with multiple recurrences.
- Further research is warranted to understand the behavior and optimal management of this rare lung cancer.
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