Adenoid cystic carcinoma of lung: a very unusual presentation

Authors

  • Saroj Kumari Department of Radiation Oncology, Acharya Tulsi Regional Cancer Treatment & Research Institute, Sardar Patel Medical College & Associated Group of Hospitals, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
  • Rajendra Saugat Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Sardar Patel Medical College & Associated Group of Hospitals, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
  • Akhil Kapoor Department of Radiation Oncology, Acharya Tulsi Regional Cancer Treatment & Research Institute, Sardar Patel Medical College & Associated Group of Hospitals, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
  • Murali Paramanandhan
  • Gunjan Soni
  • Parmender Sirohi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-2156.IntJSciRep20150225

Keywords:

Adenoid cystic carcinoma, Lung, Surgery, Radiotherapy

Abstract

Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (ACC) is a rare malignancy of the lung arising from the main bronchial division, sub mucosal glands of large airways. Initially it was suspected as a non-resolving pneumonia, which did not respond to empirical antibiotics. Contrast Enhanced Computer Tomography (CECT) of thorax was suggestive of malignancy, bronchoscopic biopsy was suggestive of adenoid cystic carcinoma. The mainstay of treatment is surgical resection (lobectomy, pneumonectomy). As the tumor is radiosensitive, radiotherapy can be used following surgery in the treatment.

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Published

2015-06-28

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2015): June 2015

Section

Case Reports