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[Bronchioloalveolar carcinoma]

J F De Frutos Arribas1, M C Del Río Fernández, J Bellido Casado

  • 1Sección de Neumologia, Hospital del Río Hortega, Valladolid.

Anales De Medicina Interna (Madrid, Spain : 1984)
|March 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Bronchioalveolar carcinoma, a type of lung cancer, often presents with cough and dyspnea. Early diagnosis is crucial as most patients are diagnosed with advanced disease.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Oncology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Bronchioalveolar carcinoma is a subtype of non-small cell lung cancer.
  • Understanding its clinical presentation and diagnostic challenges is vital for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the clinical characteristics, radiological findings, and diagnostic methods for bronchioalveolar carcinoma.
  • To evaluate the diagnostic sensitivity of transbronchial biopsy.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 14 bronchioalveolar carcinoma patients over 14 years.
  • Evaluation of clinical history, radiological presentation, and diagnostic procedures.
  • Analysis of diagnostic yield from various biopsy techniques.

Main Results:

  • Mean age of presentation was 58.5 years; 35% were smokers.
  • Common symptoms included cough (57%) and dyspnea (43%); 21% were asymptomatic.
  • Alveolar pattern (43%) was the most frequent radiologic finding; transbronchial biopsy showed high sensitivity.
  • 64% of patients were diagnosed with advanced disease.

Conclusions:

  • Bronchioalveolar carcinoma diagnosis is often delayed, with a significant proportion presenting with advanced disease.
  • Transbronchial biopsy is a sensitive method for diagnosing this condition.
  • Awareness of varied clinical and radiological presentations is essential.

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