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 |
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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