AI Article Synopsis
- Carcinoid tumors of the lung are rare, accounting for less than 1% of lung cancers, and can occasionally cause carcinoid syndrome.
- A case is presented of an asymptomatic woman who developed tachycardia, shortness of breath, and anxiety following a biopsy of a pulmonary carcinoid tumor.
- Diagnosis was confirmed through chest CT and histology, and her symptoms improved with medication and complete resolution occurred after the surgical removal of the tumor.
Article Abstract
Carcinoid tumors of the lung are an uncommon malignancy that can rarely lead to carcinoid syndrome. Carcinoid tumors represent less than 1% of all lung cancers. This case describes a rare presentation in which a previously asymptomatic woman began to experience tachycardia, shortness of breath, and anxiety after biopsy of a pulmonary carcinoid tumor. Chest CT, histology, and clinical course supported the diagnosis and the patient's symptoms quickly resolved with medication. Ultimately, surgical removal of the tumor led to complete resolution of symptoms.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11342091 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2024.07.057 | DOI Listing |
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