A large neglected pleomorphic adenoma of the lung: Report of a rare case

Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2014 Jun;22(5):620-2. doi: 10.1177/0218492313479959. Epub 2013 Oct 24.

Abstract

Primary pleomorphic adenomas of the lung are very rare tumors that have peculiar clinical and oncologic features. We report here on the diagnostic and therapeutic approach for a patient with a large neglected pulmonary pleomorphic adenoma that presented initially as pneumonia.

Keywords: Adenoma; lung neoplasms; pleomorphic.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma, Pleomorphic / complications
  • Adenoma, Pleomorphic / pathology*
  • Adenoma, Pleomorphic / surgery
  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / complications
  • Lung Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Lung Neoplasms / surgery
  • Pneumonectomy
  • Pneumonia / etiology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tumor Burden