[High-grade Fetal Adenocarcinoma of the Lung with Scalp Metastasis: A Case Report]
Yangzong Deji1, Macuo Bian2, Xi Wang3
1School of Medicine, Tibet University, Lhasa 850010, China.
Zhongguo Fei AI Za Zhi = Chinese Journal of Lung Cancer
|March 7, 2024
Summary
Fetal adenocarcinoma of the lung (FLAC) is rare. This case highlights an unusual presentation of high-grade FLAC in a young, non-smoking male with a head mass, emphasizing the need for broader diagnostic considerations.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Fetal adenocarcinoma of the lung (FLAC) is a rare lung neoplasm.
- FLAC is subcategorized into low-grade (L-FLAC) and high-grade (H-FLAC) based on distinct clinicopathological features, behavior, and outcomes.
- High-grade FLAC typically affects middle-aged, heavy smokers.
