Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
2001 Feb;34(2):180-183.
Pulmonary Oncocytic Carcinoid: 1 Case report
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje Univ. Seoul, Korea.
- 2Department of Internal Medicine, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje Univ. Seoul, Korea.
- 3Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje Univ. Seoul, Korea.
- 4Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje Univ. Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- Oncocytic carcinoid is a very rare tumor and only few cases have been reported in the literatures. We have experienced one case of pulmonary oncocytic carcinoid occuring at the left upper lobe. The patient was a 56 years old female with no spedific symptoms. Chest Computed tomography showed about 3X3.5cm sized homogenous mass at the left upper lobe. After the evaluation, surgical resection was performed. Gross finding showed a well-defined and well-encapsulated mass of 3X4cm in size, and yellowish-gray in color. Pathohistologically, the tumor was abundant granular eosinophilic cytoplasm. Immunohistochemical stain showed positive cytokeratin and was focal positive reaction in EMA and chromograin. It was confirmed as pulmonary oncocytic carcinoid. Postoperative course was uneventful and the patient has been followed up with no problem.
