Case report of lung cancer and pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis in a 12-year-old boy.
10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2412107
- Author:
Jing-Wen YU
1
;
Han HUANG
;
Li-Li ZHONG
1
;
Min CHEN
1
;
Zhuo-Jie YANG
1
Author Information
1. Children's Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University/Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, Changsha 410013, China.
- Publication Type:English Abstract
- Keywords:
Child;
Lung cancer;
Pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis
- MeSH:
Humans;
Male;
Lung Neoplasms/complications*;
Child;
Carcinoma/drug therapy*
- From:
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
2025;27(5):618-622
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
A 12-year-old boy was admitted with symptoms of cough and fever lasting over a month, accompanied by weight loss 2 kg. Prior anti-infective treatments proved ineffective in alleviating the symptoms. Chest imaging revealed diffuse interstitial pulmonary edema in the right lung with obstructed lymphatic drainage. Combined with histopathological examinations, the diagnosis was confirmed as lung cancer with pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis. The patient underwent chemotherapy with docetaxel and carboplatin, yet the disease progressively worsened, resulting in death three months after diagnosis. This case highlights lung cancer should not be overlooked in patients with persistent respiratory symptoms of unknown etiology. Early imaging examinations, along with necessary pathological evaluations, are crucial for timely detection and diagnosis. The presence of pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis often indicates an advanced-stage of cancer, associated with a poor prognosis.
