Article: Left lower lobe sleeve resection for the clear cell variant of pulmonary mucoepidermoid carcinoma: A case report.
World journal of clinical cases
2024 Volume 12, Issue 8, Page(s) 1422–1429
Abstract: Background: Pulmonary mucoepidermoid carcinoma (PMEC) is a rare malignancy that arises from minor salivary glands within the tracheobronchial tree. The clear cell variant of PMEC is exceptionally uncommon and presents notable diagnostic challenges, ... ...
Abstract | Background: Pulmonary mucoepidermoid carcinoma (PMEC) is a rare malignancy that arises from minor salivary glands within the tracheobronchial tree. The clear cell variant of PMEC is exceptionally uncommon and presents notable diagnostic challenges, primarily attributable to its morphological similarity to other tumors containing clear cells. Case summary: A 22-year-old male, formerly in good health, came in with a two-month duration of persistent cough and production of sputum. Subsequent imaging and bronchoscopy examinations revealed a 2 cm tumor in the distal left main bronchus, which resulted in complete atelectasis of the left lung. Further assessment Conclusion: This article describes an unusual case of a clear cell variant of PMEC characterized by the presence of a |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2024-03-12 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Case Reports |
ISSN | 2307-8960 |
ISSN | 2307-8960 |
DOI | 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i8.1422 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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