Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Pneumonia I: Introduction01:30

Pneumonia I: Introduction

728
Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection that targets the lungs, specifically the alveoli. These tiny air sacs, essential for oxygen exchange, become engorged with pus and fluid, severely hindering breathing, decreasing oxygen absorption, and causing significant pain and discomfort during respiration.
Risk Factors
Various factors influence the likelihood of developing pneumonia. Age plays a crucial role, with infants, children under two, and individuals over 65 at increased risk due to their...
728
Pneumonia II: Pathophysiology01:29

Pneumonia II: Pathophysiology

2.6K
The pathophysiology of pneumonia involves the following steps:
2.6K
Pulmonary Tuberculosis II01:28

Pulmonary Tuberculosis II

1.4K
Tuberculosis, or TB, is a bacterial infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. While its primary impact is on the lungs, leading to pulmonary tuberculosis, it can also affect various other organs, a condition referred to as extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
Here is a detailed explanation of its pathophysiology:
Transmission: The process begins when a person inhales droplet nuclei containing M. tuberculosis. These are typically released into the air when an individual with pulmonary or...
1.4K
Other Pulmonary Disorders01:17

Other Pulmonary Disorders

1.5K
Respiratory disorders encompass a range of conditions with varying levels of severity. Asthma, marked by chronic airway inflammation and hypersensitivity, is one such condition. It can lead to airway obstruction due to factors like bronchial spasms, mucosal edema, increased mucus secretion, or epithelial damage. Asthma triggers are diverse, ranging from allergens to emotional upset, and treatment focuses on both immediate relief through bronchodilators and long-term inflammation suppression.
1.5K
Pneumothorax-I01:26

Pneumothorax-I

1.2K
A pneumothorax is a condition where air builds up in the space between the lung and the chest wall, causing the lung to collapse. This condition arises when air enters the space between the parietal and visceral pleura, disrupting the negative pressure essential for lung inflation. This can lead to a partial or complete collapse of the lung.
Pneumothorax can be even further classified as spontaneous, traumatic, and tension pneumothorax.
1.2K
Pleura of the Lungs01:13

Pleura of the Lungs

6.4K
The lungs are nestled in a cavity, shielded by the pleura. The pleura, a form of serous membrane, wraps around each lung. This membrane arrangement consists of two layers: the visceral and parietal pleurae. The visceral pleura lines the surface of the lungIn contrast, the parietal pleura is the outer layer and contacts to the thoracic wall, the mediastinum, and the diaphragm. The hilum is the point of connection between the visceral and parietal layers. The space between the parietal and...
6.4K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same journal

Renewed Response to Pembrolizumab After Salvage Radiotherapy for Oligoprogression in Advanced NSCLC: A Case Report.

Respirology case reports·2026
Same journal

Coexistence of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2B and Centri-Acinar Emphysema With Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: A Case Report.

Respirology case reports·2026
Same journal

A Case of Intralobar Pulmonary Sequestration in Situs Inversus Totalis.

Respirology case reports·2026
Same journal

Good Syndrome Presenting With Pulmonary Abnormalities Four Years After Thymectomy.

Respirology case reports·2026
Same journal

Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy for Pulmonary Sequestration Supplied by Aberrant Celiac Trunk.

Respirology case reports·2026
Same journal

Multisystem IgG4-Related Disease Mimicking Malignancy With Cavitary Pulmonary Nodules, Pleural Thickening and Hepatic Mass-Like Lesions: A Case Report.

Respirology case reports·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 16, 2026

Laparoscopic Radical Left Pancreatectomy for Pancreatic Cancer: Surgical Strategy and Technique Video
10:04

Laparoscopic Radical Left Pancreatectomy for Pancreatic Cancer: Surgical Strategy and Technique Video

Published on: June 6, 2020

10.1K

Diffuse Pneumonic Type Lepidic Adenocarcinoma (DP-LPA).

Byron Leonel Saraguro Ramirez1

  • 1Department of Pulmonary Medicine Centro Clínico Quirúrgico Ambulatorio Hospital del día El Batán Quito Ecuador.

Respirology Case Reports
|October 6, 2025
PubMed
Summary

This case report details a rare form of lung cancer, diffuse pneumonic lepidic adenocarcinoma, in a male former smoker. This aggressive cancer subtype, originating from lung epithelia, is linked to unfavorable patient outcomes.

Keywords:
computed tomographydiffuse pneumonic typeground glasslepidiclung adenocarcinoma

More Related Videos

Detection of Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Haematological Malignancy Patients by using Lateral-flow Technology
08:01

Detection of Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Haematological Malignancy Patients by using Lateral-flow Technology

Published on: March 22, 2012

28.4K
Orthotopic Transplantation of Syngeneic Lung Adenocarcinoma Cells to Study PD-L1 Expression
06:03

Orthotopic Transplantation of Syngeneic Lung Adenocarcinoma Cells to Study PD-L1 Expression

Published on: January 19, 2019

18.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 16, 2026

Laparoscopic Radical Left Pancreatectomy for Pancreatic Cancer: Surgical Strategy and Technique Video
10:04

Laparoscopic Radical Left Pancreatectomy for Pancreatic Cancer: Surgical Strategy and Technique Video

Published on: June 6, 2020

10.1K
Detection of Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Haematological Malignancy Patients by using Lateral-flow Technology
08:01

Detection of Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Haematological Malignancy Patients by using Lateral-flow Technology

Published on: March 22, 2012

28.4K
Orthotopic Transplantation of Syngeneic Lung Adenocarcinoma Cells to Study PD-L1 Expression
06:03

Orthotopic Transplantation of Syngeneic Lung Adenocarcinoma Cells to Study PD-L1 Expression

Published on: January 19, 2019

18.1K

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Lepidic adenocarcinoma is a rare lung adenocarcinoma subtype.
  • It originates from the terminal bronchiolar and acinar epithelia.
  • Diffuse pneumonic lepidic adenocarcinoma carries a poor prognosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of diffuse pneumonic lepidic adenocarcinoma.
  • To highlight the clinical presentation in a male former smoker.
  • To contribute to the understanding of this rare lung cancer subtype.

Main Methods:

  • Case report.
  • Review of patient history and diagnostic findings.
  • Pathological examination of lung tissue.

Main Results:

  • A male former smoker was diagnosed with diffuse pneumonic lepidic adenocarcinoma.
  • The presentation involved diffuse pneumonic changes.
  • The case illustrates the characteristics of this rare and aggressive tumor.

Conclusions:

  • Diffuse pneumonic lepidic adenocarcinoma is a rare but significant entity in lung cancer.
  • Early recognition and understanding are crucial due to its poor prognosis.
  • This case adds to the limited literature on this specific subtype.