Abstract
IntroductionA fit, 57-year-old man admitted with chest pain and haemoptysis turned out to have a primary tumour in the left lung.Case presentationIn this 57-year-old Caucasian man, the diagnosis followed a computed tomography scan and histopathological evidence gained post-resection. The biopsy showed a uniform, spindle shape with focal pleomorphism which was suggestive of lung carcinosarcoma.ConclusionsThe authors report this case in literature and discuss how a rare malignant tumour can be found in those presenting with trivial chest symptoms.
Highlights
A fit, 57-year-old man admitted with chest pain and haemoptysis turned out to have a primary tumour in the left lung
The biopsy showed a uniform, spindle shape with focal pleomorphism which was suggestive of lung carcinosarcoma
The description of lung carcinosarcoma was developed in the early 20th century
Summary
Abstract Introduction: A fit, 57-year-old man admitted with chest pain and haemoptysis turned out to have a primary tumour in the left lung. Case presentation: In this 57-year-old Caucasian man, the diagnosis followed a computed tomography scan and histopathological evidence gained post-resection. The biopsy showed a uniform, spindle shape with focal pleomorphism which was suggestive of lung carcinosarcoma. Conclusions: The authors report this case in literature and discuss how a rare malignant tumour can be found in those presenting with trivial chest symptoms. Introduction The description of lung carcinosarcoma was developed in the early 20th century.
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