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Early pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis mimicking lung malignancy: A case report
Hee Suk Jung1, Hyun Jung Kim1, Kwan Wook Kim2
1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, CHA Bundang Medical Center, Seongnam-si 13496, South Korea.
World Journal of Clinical Cases
|November 19, 2025
Summary
Pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis (PPFE), a rare lung disease, can mimic cancer. Histopathology is crucial for accurate diagnosis and timely, individualized treatment to slow disease progression.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis (PPFE) is a rare interstitial lung disease affecting upper lobes.
- Its imaging findings can resemble lung malignancy, delaying diagnosis.
- Histopathological confirmation is vital for differentiating PPFE from cancerous lesions.
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