Endobronchial metastasis from adrenocortical carcinoma

Intern Med. 2009;48(13):1161-4. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.48.2113. Epub 2009 Jul 1.

Abstract

Lung parenchymal metastases are common manifestations; however, endobronchial metastasis is rare. We present herein a case of endobronchial metastasis from adrenocortical carcinoma. In the English language literature, this is the first case with such rare metastasis from adrenocortical carcinoma diagnosed antemortem. Although very rare, physicians should keep in mind the possibility of endobronchial metastasis in patients with a history of extrapulmonary malignancy including adrenocortical carcinoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Aged
  • Bronchial Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Bronchial Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Bronchial Neoplasms / pathology
  • Bronchial Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed