A case of carcinoid syndrome after CT guided lung biopsy of a neuroendocrine tumor

Autor: Benjamin Perrin Hee, BS, Emmanuel Ihionkhan, BS, Rajiv Biswal, MD
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Radiology Case Reports, Vol 19, Iss 10, Pp 4426-4428 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1930-0433
DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.07.057
Popis: 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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