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Lung cancer associated with neurofibromatosis type I.

TitleLung cancer associated with neurofibromatosis type I.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2013
AuthorsOikonomou, A., Mikroulis D., Mintzopoulou P., Lukman L., & Prassopoulos P.
JournalCase Rep Radiol
Volume2013
Pagination869793
Date Published2013
ISSN2090-6862
Abstract

Lung cancer associated with neurofibromatosis type I is considered very rare, and only a few case reports have been described in the literature. There is some evidence that a genetic linkage between neurofibromatosis and carcinogenesis in the lung may exist. We present a 42-year-old female, lifetime nonsmoker with a known history of neurofibromatosis type I, free of respiratory symptoms, who underwent a low-dose HRCT of the lungs to investigate any occult interstitial lung changes. A solitary ill-defined nodule of a ground-glass opacity was detected incidentally in the middle lobe with no associated lymphadenopathy or metastatic disease. Several thin-walled lung cysts were also seen in the lower lobes. Histological analysis of the nodule after middle lobectomy revealed well-differentiated adenocarcinoma. The patient did not receive systemic chemotherapy or radiotherapy. She was free of disease on 18-month followup.

DOI10.1155/2013/869793
Alternate JournalCase Rep Radiol
PubMed ID23533906
PubMed Central IDPMC3600287

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