Pulmonary Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Mimicking Asthma-Like Symptoms: A Case Report and Literature Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Pulmonary adenoid cystic carcinoma (PACC) is a rare, low-grade malignant salivary gland-type tumor characterized by a dormant onset and slow progression, often leading to misdiagnosis. Due to its rarity, limited cases have been reported in the literature. This report aimed to enhance clinicians' understanding of this infrequent disease.

Case presentation

We present the case of a 41-year-old female patient diagnosed with PACC. Our report provides a comprehensive analysis of the patient's imaging, pathology, and treatment, with a particular focus on immunohistochemical results. Importantly, we emphasize the significance of considering foreign bodies and tumors in the bronchus when encountering asthma-like symptoms unresponsive to conventional treatments. Due to th

SUBMITTER: Zhou F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10824526 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature