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Incidental carcinoid tumor next to vascular malformation.
- Source :
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Journal of bronchology & interventional pulmonology [J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol] 2013 Jan; Vol. 20 (1), pp. 77-9. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Dedicated linear endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) is an established modality in sampling central pulmonary lesions, mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes to diagnose and stage lung malignancies as well as evaluate a number of inflammatory conditions. In addition, power Doppler modality of EBUS allows for vascular evaluation. We describe a case where EBUS visualized a submucosal lesion within a vascular malformation, which was eventually proven to be a carcinoid tumor. Computed tomographic scan of the chest failed to differentiate the 2 structures and bronchoscopy showed no endobronchial component. This case underscores the added diagnostic capabilities of endobronchial Doppler ultrasonography. We suggest considering EBUS in investigating central opacities associated with vascular features within the lung parenchyma when technically feasible.
- Subjects :
- Bronchial Neoplasms complications
Bronchoscopy
Carcinoid Tumor complications
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Vascular Malformations complications
Bronchial Neoplasms diagnostic imaging
Carcinoid Tumor diagnostic imaging
Endosonography methods
Incidental Findings
Ultrasonography, Doppler methods
Vascular Malformations diagnostic imaging
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1948-8270
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of bronchology & interventional pulmonology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23328149
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/LBR.0b013e31827ccec0