Small Cell Lung Carcinoma with Pancoast Syndrome: A Case Report

JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. 2022 Feb 15;60(246):211-213. doi: 10.31729/jnma.6620.

Abstract

Small cell lung cancer mostly arises centrally in the large bronchi. The literature search revealed very limited cases of small cell lung cancer arising at the upper part of the pulmonary sulcus near the thoracic inlet as superior sulcus tumor and also manifesting with typical Pancoast syndrome. We report a case of a 71 years old male patient, presenting with features of Pancoast syndrome including Horner's syndrome with completed three cycles of chemotherapy resulting in partial response which concludes that small cell lung carcinoma has to be considered despite the clinical findings like pancoast syndrome.

Keywords: case report; pancoast syndrome; small cell lung cancer..

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms* / complications
  • Lung Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Lung Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Male
  • Pancoast Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Pancoast Syndrome* / etiology
  • Pancoast Syndrome* / pathology
  • Small Cell Lung Carcinoma* / complications
  • Small Cell Lung Carcinoma* / diagnosis
  • Small Cell Lung Carcinoma* / drug therapy