In:
Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Vol. 127, No. 1 ( 2003-01-01), p. e11-e13
Abstract:
Pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis is a well-documented phenomenon caused by spread of carcinoma to the pulmonary vasculature and lymphatics, often resulting in respiratory failure and cor pulmonale. It has been described in numerous types of carcinoma, most commonly occurring with carcinomas of the breast and stomach and with choriocarcinoma. We report the case of a patient who presented with increasing shortness of breath and dyspnea on exertion. Autopsy findings revealed diffuse pulmonary vascular spread of a hepatocellular carcinoma to the lungs. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of lymphangitic spread of a hepatocellular carcinoma causing respiratory compromise (lymphangitic carcinomatosis).
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1543-2165
,
0003-9985
DOI:
10.5858/2003-127-e11-LSOH
Language:
English
Publisher:
Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Publication Date:
2003
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2028916-9
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