Extensive Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Adenocarcinoma in Young Age Group
Journal Title: Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research (BJSTR) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 5
Abstract
Adenocarcinoma of the lung is a subtype of non-small cell lung cancer which contributes to 40% of all lung cancers. It is mainly seen in older population and very rarely diagnosed in young patients. Here we report a very rare and uncommon presentation of stage IV lung adenocarcinoma in a 26-year-old female with brain, liver and bone metastases. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and wen. It is divided into three main categories that include non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC; 80-85%), small cell lung cancer (SCLC; 10- 15%) and lung carcinoid tumor (5%). It mainly occurs in elderly age group (65 years or older) with an average age of 70 years at the time of diagnosis. However, it is very rare in young population with no identified risk factors, environmental exposures, or genetic predisposition. A 26-year-old female with insignificant past medical history presented to the emergency department with worsening shortness of breath following an upper respiratory tract infection for which she completed a course of azithromycin (Z-pack). A chest x-ray was done which showed abnormal parenchymal opacity at the left lower lung consistent with atelectasis and/or infiltrate, in addition to a small left effusion.
Authors and Affiliations
Hassan Awada, Yihong Zhou
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- DOI 10.26717/BJSTR.2019.18.003221
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