Occult lung cancer in patients with bullous emphysema

Federico Venuta; Erino A. Rendina; Edoardo O. Pescarmona; Tiziano De Giacomo; Dario Vizza; Isac Flaishman; Costante Ricci

Occult lung cancer in patients with bullous emphysema

Federico Venuta, Erino A. Rendina, Edoardo O. Pescarmona, Tiziano De Giacomo, Dario Vizza, Isac Flaishman, Costante Ricci

Istituto San Raffaele Pisana

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Abstract

Background: The incidence of lung cancer is increased in patients with bullous emphysema. Methods: A series of 95 patients undergoing excision of bullous lung tissue was reviewed to determine the incidence and long term outcome of occult carcinoma present in the resected material. Results: Four patients (4.2%) had peripheral foci of large cell carcinoma in the resection specimen (three bullectomies and one lobectomy). Conclusions: Resected bullous lung tissue should be carefully examined for areas of bronchogenic carcinoma. The results of incidental complete excision are favourable.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	289-290
Number of pages	2
Journal	Thorax
Volume	52
Issue number	3
Publication status	Published - 1997

Keywords

bullous emphysema
lung cancer

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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