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A rare tumor of the lung, hepatoid adenocarcinoma


MOJ Clinical & Medical Case Reports
Salomon Jasqui Remba, Isaac Baley Amiga, Alan Jasqui Bucay

Abstract

The hepatoid adenocarcinoma is an uncommon tumor and even more uncommon whenit is located in the pulmonary system. This neoplasm is highly related to the synthesis of alpha-fetoprotein. We present a case of a 60 year old male patient who presented uncontrolled chronic pain on his left shoulderand left chest. After few studies, in an antero-posterior X ray of the shoulder, a pulmonary mass was found. The mass was then diagnosed with the corresponding studiesas a pulmonary hepatoid adenocarcinoma. In this report we mention the characteristics of this pathology in different organs and systems, mainly in the respiratory system.

Keywords

hepatoidadenocarcinoma, tumor, hepatocellular, cancer, neoplasm, alpha-fetoprotein, chemotherapy, neoplasm, cardiology, sternum, lymphadenopathy

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