Primary non-small cell lung cancer in a transplanted lung treated with stereotactic body radiation therapy. A case study

Strahlenther Onkol. 2014 Apr;190(4):411-5. doi: 10.1007/s00066-013-0511-2. Epub 2014 Feb 7.

Abstract

The first case of primary lung cancer in a transplanted lung was described in 2001. Since then, only 5 cases of lung cancer in donated lung have been reported. We present one more patient with non-small cell cancer in the transplanted lung treated with stereotactic body radiation therapy. In most cases of primary lung cancer in transplanted lung, rapid progression of the cancer was reported. Occurrence of the locoregional failure in our case could be explained by factors related to the treatment protocol and also to underlying immunosuppression.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / etiology*
  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Lung Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Lung Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Lung Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiosurgery / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome