Multifocal endobronchial carcinoid tumors: a rare case

Area of Science:

• Pulmonology
• Oncology
• Pathology

Background:

• Multifocal endobronchial carcinoid tumors are rare neuroendocrine neoplasms.
• Patients may present with symptoms like persistent cough and recurrent respiratory infections.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a case of multifocal endobronchial carcinoid tumor.
• To review the current literature on this rare condition.

Main Methods:

• Case presentation with diagnostic imaging (CT, PET).
• Bronchoscopy with biopsy for histopathological examination.
• Literature review on multifocal endobronchial carcinoid tumors.

Main Results:

• The patient exhibited symptoms of cough and recurrent infections.
• Imaging revealed bilateral lower lobe densities and a right lower lobe mass.
• Bronchoscopy confirmed multiple, hypervascular endobronchial tumors.
• Pathology identified neuroendocrine neoplasm and typical bronchial carcinoid tumor.

Conclusions:

• Complete surgical excision is the primary treatment for bronchial carcinoid.
• Surgical resection was contraindicated in this patient due to multifocal, bilateral disease.
• Radiation and chemotherapy were selected as the treatment of choice for symptomatic management.