1.Research Advances of Pan-negative Type of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer.
Li SUN ; Zhicheng XIONG ; Chengbo HAN
Chinese Journal of Lung Cancer 2018;21(2):129-138
In recent years, series of driver genes, such as EGFR, KRAS/NRAS, BRAF, PIK3CA, ALK and ROS1 and so on, have been found in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) one after another with the development of molecular detecting technology. Targeted drugs bring benefits for these NSCLC patients with driver gene variations. However, some NSCLC did not have any known driver gene variations; we called it pan-negative lung cancer. In this paper, we summarize the concept, clinical pathological characteristics, the epidemiological characteristics, treatment and prognosis of pan-negative NSCLC.
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
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diagnosis
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drug therapy
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genetics
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pathology
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Humans
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Lung Neoplasms
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diagnosis
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drug therapy
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genetics
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pathology
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Mutation
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Prognosis
2.Pulmonary fungal infection in malignant hematological diseases: an analysis of 14 cases.
Qi SHEN ; Xian-Min SONG ; Xiao-Ping XU ; Jian-Min WANG
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2005;13(6):1125-1127
The objective of this study was to evaluate the etiological factors, diagnosis and therapy of pulmonary fungal infection in hematological malignancies, 14 cases of malignant hematological disease with pulmonary fungal infection were collected and analyzed. The results showed that 11 out of 14 cases had the respiratory manifestations, sputum was sticky and difficult to be expectorated in 7 cases, X rays in chests showed shadows with features of stigma and sheet in 11 cases, Candida albicans and aspergillus infection were observed in 10 and 2 cases respectively, the numbers of neutrophil were below 0.5 x 10(9)/L in 8 cases and below 1.0 x 10(9)/L in 3 cases respectively, fluconazole was used for 12 cases and clinical symptoms of 11 cases were improved within two weeks. In conclusion, the occurrence of pulmonary fungal infection in malignant hematological diseases is associated with intensive chemotherapy, decrease of neutrophil counts and using of broad-spectrum antibiotics, the diagnosis at early stage is difficult and clinicians should pay more attention to its clinical and laboratory examinations, and give them therapy in time.
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Antifungal Agents
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therapeutic use
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Aspergillosis
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complications
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diagnosis
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drug therapy
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Candidiasis
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complications
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diagnosis
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drug therapy
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Female
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Fluconazole
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therapeutic use
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Hematologic Neoplasms
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drug therapy
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etiology
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pathology
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Humans
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Lung Diseases, Fungal
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complications
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diagnosis
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drug therapy
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Treatment Outcome
3.Clinicopathological characteristic of lymphomatoid granulomatosis.
Chun-nian HE ; Jing ZHANG ; Guo-chen DUAN
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2007;36(5):336-338
Adrenal Cortex Hormones
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therapeutic use
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Antiviral Agents
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therapeutic use
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
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diagnosis
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Humans
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Lung Neoplasms
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diagnostic imaging
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drug therapy
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pathology
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Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis
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diagnostic imaging
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drug therapy
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pathology
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Prognosis
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Radiography
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Sarcoidosis
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diagnosis
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Tuberculosis, Pulmonary
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diagnosis
4.Pulmonary Actinomycosis Imitating Lung Cancer on ¹⁸F-FDG PET/CT: A Case Report and Literature Review.
Lin QIU ; Lianjun LAN ; Yue FENG ; Zhanwen HUANG ; Yue CHEN
Korean Journal of Radiology 2015;16(6):1262-1265
Here we report a case of 41-year-old man with a soft tissue density mass at right upper lung and palpable abscesses at right upper backside and right wrist. ¹⁸F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography demonstrated a 7.8 × 5.0 cm mass with soft-tissue density in the upper lobe of the right lung with high metabolic activity. The infiltrative mass extended to adjacent chest wall soft tissue. Final diagnosis of pulmonary actinomycosis with multiple abscesses was made. The patient responded well to antibiotics treatment.
Abscess
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Actinomycosis/*diagnosis/drug therapy/microbiology
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Adult
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Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Fluorodeoxyglucose F18/chemistry
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Humans
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Lung Diseases/*diagnosis/drug therapy/microbiology
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Lung Neoplasms/pathology
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Male
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*Positron-Emission Tomography
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
5.Pigmented Choroidal Metastases Masquerading as Choroidal Melanoma.
Woo Beom SHIN ; Min Kyo KIM ; Ji Ye KIM ; Sung Chul LEE ; Hye Sun KIM
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 2015;56(9):1464-1466
PURPOSE: To report the first case of pigmented choroidal metastases without enucleation diagnosed with fine-needle aspiration biopsy. CASE SUMMARY: A 47-year-old male was referred to our clinic with a suspected diagnosis of choroidal melanoma in his left eye. Positron emission tomography-computer tomography used to evaluate systemic metastases revealed lung cancer. Pathology of the detected lung mass was primary lung neuroendocrine tumor. To differentiate choroidal metastasis and primary choroidal melanoma, we performed a fine-needle aspiration biopsy for choroidal tumors. The cytology showed results favoring metastatic atypical carcinoid and the patient was started on systemic chemotherapy. CONCLUSIONS: All pigmented choroidal tumors are not choroidal melanomas and choroidal metastases may be pigmented. The present case suggests that proper systemic evaluation and biopsy for suspected choroidal tumor could be helpful in diagnosis.
Biopsy
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Biopsy, Fine-Needle
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Carcinoid Tumor
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Choroid*
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Diagnosis
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Drug Therapy
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Electrons
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Humans
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Lung
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Lung Neoplasms
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Male
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Melanoma*
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Middle Aged
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Neoplasm Metastasis*
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
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Pathology
6.Low-grade extraskeletal osteosarcoma of mediastinum: report of a case.
Hong YU ; Chao-fu WANG ; Xiong-zeng ZHU
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2012;41(11):770-771
Adult
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Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Humans
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Lung Neoplasms
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secondary
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Mediastinal Neoplasms
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diagnostic imaging
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drug therapy
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pathology
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surgery
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Mediastinum
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diagnostic imaging
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pathology
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Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
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Osteosarcoma
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diagnostic imaging
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drug therapy
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pathology
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secondary
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surgery
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
7.Therapy-Related Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia in a Lung Cancer Patient.
Jung Joo MOON ; Myung Hyun NAM ; Chae Seung LIM ; Chang Kyu LEE ; Yunjung CHO ; Soo Young YOON
Annals of Laboratory Medicine 2014;34(2):155-158
No abstract available.
Aged
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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols/adverse effects/*therapeutic use
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Blood Cells/pathology
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Bone Marrow Cells/pathology
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Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/*drug therapy/radiotherapy
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Humans
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Karyotyping
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Leukemia, Megakaryoblastic, Acute/*diagnosis/etiology
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Lung Neoplasms/*drug therapy/radiotherapy
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Male
8.Clinical study of lung mucoepidermoid tumors.
Yang GAO ; Sheng-xi CHEN ; Wan-jun LUO
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2008;33(11):1047-1049
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate clinical and pathological characteristics of lung mucoepidermoid tumors and summarize methods for diagnosing and treating it.
METHODS:
Records of a total of 2,751 consecutive patients with lung cancer were reviewed and 10 of whom with mucoepidermoid tumors were identified. Chest radiographs, computer tomographs, and bronchoscopes were performed to all of them. Eight of them underwent thoracotomy and some also received chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy. One patient received Chinese herb therapy only while another did not receive any therapy.
RESULTS:
Pathological examination showed that the 10 patients had low-grade mucoepidermoid tumors. All patients were alive. Seven patients who received thoracotomy did not recur. One patient whose tumor was located in trachea recurred 5.2 years after the operation.
CONCLUSION
Bronchoscope can play an important role in the process of diagnosis. Pathological staging is vital for prognosis. Lung mucoepidermoid tumors should be treated with complete surgical resection with lymph node sampling and dissection and close follow-up.
Adolescent
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Adult
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Bronchoscopy
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Carcinoma, Mucoepidermoid
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drug therapy
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pathology
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surgery
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Lung Neoplasms
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diagnosis
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pathology
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surgery
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Young Adult
9.Adenocarcinoma of Lung Cancer with Solitary Metastasis to the Stomach.
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology 2014;64(3):154-157
Although hematogenous metastasis of cancer to the gastrointestinal track is rare, it sometime has been reported in patients with malignant melanoma and breast cancer. However, it is extremely rare for lung cancer to metastasize to the stomach, not to mention solitary gastric metastasis. Herein, the authors report a case of a 69-year-old man who was initially diagnosed with lung cancer with synchronous primary gastric cancer which proved to be lung cancer with solitary gastric metastasis after the operation.
Adenocarcinoma/*diagnosis/pathology
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Aged
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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols/therapeutic use
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Endoscopy, Digestive System
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Humans
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Lung Neoplasms/*diagnosis/drug therapy/pathology
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Male
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Stomach Neoplasms/*diagnosis/secondary/surgery
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
10.Invasive mucinous adenocarcinoma with lepidic-predominant pattern coexisted with tuberculosis: a case report.
Xinxin XU ; Yinshi GUO ; Qiuying LI ; Ling YANG ; Jianqiang KANG
Frontiers of Medicine 2018;12(3):330-333
We observed a rare case of invasive mucinous adenocarcinoma (IMA) with a lepidic-predominant pattern accompanied by pulmonary tuberculosis. An 85-year-old man with repeated cough and sputum was admitted to Xinhua Hospital. T-SPOT test result was 212 pg/ml (reference value of negative is < 14 pg/ml), Mycobacterium tuberculosis culture was positive, and tuberculin skin test (PPD) was negative (skin induration < 5 mm). The patient was treated with several courses of antibiotics and anti-tuberculosis treatments. Repeated chest CT scans showed disease progression. Bronchoscopy yielded negative results. PET-CT scans showed negative results. A percutaneous lung biopsy revealed mucin-secreting cells lining the alveolar walls. IMA with a lepidic-predominant pattern was diagnosed after invasiveness was found after experimental treatments. Simultaneous occurrence of pulmonary tuberculosis and lung cancer are common; however, the present case of IMA having a lepidic-predominant pattern and coexisting with active tuberculosis has not been reported yet.
Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous
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diagnosis
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pathology
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Aged, 80 and over
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Antibiotics, Antitubercular
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therapeutic use
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Disease Progression
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Humans
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Lung Neoplasms
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diagnosis
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pathology
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Male
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis
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isolation & purification
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Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography
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Pulmonary Alveoli
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pathology
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Tuberculosis, Pulmonary
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diagnosis
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drug therapy