Abstract

Atypical carcinoid tumors of the bronchial tree are uncommon. Their tendency to metastasize is well recognized, characteristically producing osteoblastic bone deposits without disturbance of calcium homeostasis. We report two patients who presented with hypercalcemia and osteolytic bone metastases following surgical removal of atypical bronchial carcinoid tumors. In one of the patients, chemotherapy induced remission and controlled the hypercalcemia.

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