Spindle Cell Carcinoma of the Lung/Pleura: An Incidental Finding
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Sardar M, Azharuddin M, Khan W J, et al. (June 20, 2018) Spindle Cell Carcinoma of the Lung/Pleura: An Incidental Finding. Cureus 10(6): e2848. doi:10.7759/cureus.2848Journal
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A 59-year-old male with a medical history of abdominal aortic dissection underwent a follow-up computed tomography (CT) scan abdomen, which showed an incidental pleural-based mass in the left lung base. The patient underwent an ultrasound (US)-guided biopsy and the histology was consistent with spindle cell carcinoma (SpCC). Staging workup was concerning for a metastatic lesion on the adrenal gland. The patient refused surgery and was subsequently started on chemotherapy. SpCC is a rare histological variant of sarcomatoid carcinoma. The prognosis is generally poor and treatment is the same as for other non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC). The literature on disease progression and treatment is limited.Note
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