Bullous lung diseases as a risk factor for lung cancer: A case report
Introduction. A possible association between lung cancer and bullous lung disease has been suggested and recently supported by the results of genetic studies. Case report. A previously healthy 43-year-old man, smoker, was diagnosed with bullous lung disease at the age of 31 years. He was fo...
Saved in:
| Main Authors: | , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia, University of Defence, Belgrade
2016-01-01
|
| Series: | Vojnosanitetski Pregled |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2016/0042-84501600077N.pdf |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| Summary: | Introduction. A possible association between lung cancer and bullous lung
disease has been suggested and recently supported by the results of genetic
studies. Case report. A previously healthy 43-year-old man, smoker, was
diagnosed with bullous lung disease at the age of 31 years. He was followed
up for 12 years when lung cancer (adenocarcinoma) was found at the site. In
the meantime, he was treated for recurrent respiratory infections.
Conclusion. There is the need for active approach in following up the
patients with pulmonary bulla for potential development of lung cancer. |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 0042-8450 2406-0720 |