Abstract
A 42-year-old woman who previously underwent two consecutive thoracotomies for a lower lobe mass in her right lung was referred to our clinic for further management. Both procedures were abandoned due to excessive bleeding. Computed tomographic angiography demonstrated an infra-diaphragmatic systemic arterial supply of the mass similar to pulmonary sequestration. However the lobe had a normal venous drainage to the left atrium. Then a right lower lobectomy was undertaken through a hemi-clamshell incision, and histopathology revealed an atypical carcinoid tumor. The patient was discharged home after a satisfactory postoperative period. She still remains disease free at 14 months follow-up.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1375-1376 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 84 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |