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Zeeshan Waheed¹, Muhammad Irfan, Saulat Fatimi

¹Department of Medicine, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi. szwaheed@gmail.com

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|March 6, 2013

Summary

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This rare neuroendocrine lung cancer, bronchial carcinoid, can unusually present as widespread lung abscesses. Surgical resection and antibiotics effectively treated this patient with a whole-lung abscess presentation.

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Area of Science:

Pulmonology
Oncology
Pathology

Background:

Bronchial carcinoid tumors are rare neuroendocrine neoplasms of the lung.
Typical presentations include hilar masses, atelectasis, bronchiectasis, or post-obstructive pneumonia.

Observation:

This case report details an adult female with multiple lung abscesses throughout the entire right lung.
An endobronchial lesion in the right main bronchus was identified as the cause.

Findings:

The endobronchial lesion was diagnosed as a bronchial carcinoid tumor.
The patient's condition improved following surgical resection of the tumor and antibiotic treatment.

Implications:

This case highlights an unusual presentation of bronchial carcinoid tumors.
It underscores the importance of considering rare etiologies in complex pulmonary infections.
Successful management involved a combination of surgical intervention and antimicrobial therapy.