Spontaneous regression of a pulmonary adenocarcinoma after core needle biopsy

Spontaneous regression of a pulmonary adenocarcinoma after core needle biopsy

Spontaneous regression (SR) of cancer, especially lung cancer, is a rare biological event with a mechanism that is not currently understood. Immunological mechanisms seem to be the stronger explanation in SR of a lung cancer. We report the rare case of SR of a lung adenocarcinoma stage IA, in a 75-y...

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Main Authors: Cristiana Marques, Henrique Queiroga, Margarida Marques, Conceição Moura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo 2017-09-01
Series:Autopsy and Case Reports
Subjects:
Carcinoma
Non-Small-Cell Lung
Lung Neoplasms
Neoplasm Regression
Spontaneous
Online Access:http://www.revistas.usp.br/autopsy/article/view/139573
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Summary:Spontaneous regression (SR) of cancer, especially lung cancer, is a rare biological event with a mechanism that is not currently understood. Immunological mechanisms seem to be the stronger explanation in SR of a lung cancer. We report the rare case of SR of a lung adenocarcinoma stage IA, in a 75-year-old man, which was incidentally diagnosed and histologically confirmed. Due to the patient’s comorbidities and his poor pulmonary function, stereotactic radiotherapy was scheduled. However, by the time the treatment was due to start, the tumor was no longer detectable
ISSN:2236-1960

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