Object's details: The role of computed tomography in the diagnosis of lung cancer - a case report

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Title:
The role of computed tomography in the diagnosis of lung cancer - a case report
Creator:
Cabaj, Justyna;
Bargieł, Julia;
Chmielewska, Izabela;
Milanowski, Janusz
Description:
Introduction Lung cancer has been the main oncological problem in the world for years. It is extremely important to use appropriate diagnostic methods that enable its detection and implementation of appropriate treatment. Aim The presented case shows the advantage of computed tomography over chest X-ray (X-ray) in visualizing neoplastic changes in the lungs. Case Study The paper presents a description of a patient diagnosed with centrally located advanced lung adenocarcinoma with a strong expression of PD-L1 qualified for treatment with pembrolizumab. Results and Discussion Presented case confirms that X-ray is less sensitive, especially in the case of centrally located tumors. Therefore, the emergence of a new cough in a smoker or ex-smoker should raise concerns related to lung cancer despite a normal X-ray image. The central location of the tumor may cause dramatic course of the symptoms. In the presented case, a sudden significant deterioration of the condition was observed due to atelectasis of the entire lung. Haemoptysis observed during hospitalization was another symptom of centraly located tumor mass. Conclusions In conclusion, the history of cigarette smoking, presence of typical symptoms should provide an in-depth diagnosis of lung cancer, despite normal X-ray. Diagnostic procedures include computed tomography in the first place. The course of centrally localized disease may change rapidly during on first cycle of treatment. Due to the possibility of serious complications of the ongoing neoplastic disease, the patient should be under constant medical supervision.
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free access
Rights: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 ;
Prawa autorskie (c) 2022 Justyna Cabaj, Julia Bargieł, Izabela Chmielewska, Janusz Milanowski
Date:
2022.01.15
Type:
info:eu-repo/semantics/article;
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
Language:
English
Source:
Journal of Education, Health and Sport; Vol. 12 No. 1 (2022); 138-146;
Journal of Education, Health and Sport; Tom 12 Nr 1 (2022); 138-146;
2391-8306
Format:
application/pdf
Publisher:
Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland
Relation: https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/37124/31438
Subject:
computed tomography;
diagnosis of lung cancer;
a case report
Identifier: https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/37124
Data provider:
Akademicka Platforma Czasopism

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