Bilateral parotid secondaries from primary bronchial carcinoid tumour

Three years following a right lower lobectomy for primary carcinoid tumour of the bronchus, a patient presented with bilateral parotid masses. On investigation, both these were shown to be carcinoid tumours, consistent with metastatic spread from the primary bronchial tumour. This unique case is pre...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of laryngology and otology 1991-06, Vol.105 (6), p.489-490
Hauptverfasser:	Dilkes, Michael G., Birchall, Martin A.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Bronchial Neoplasms - pathology Carcinoid Tumor - diagnosis Carcinoid Tumor - secondary Carcinoid Tumor - ultrastructure Carcinoid tumour Clinical Records Female Humans Medical sciences Middle Aged Parotid Neoplasms - diagnosis Parotid Neoplasms - secondary Parotid Neoplasms - ultrastructure Pneumology Salivary gland neoplasms Tumors of the respiratory system and mediastinum
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Zusammenfassung:	Three years following a right lower lobectomy for primary carcinoid tumour of the bronchus, a patient presented with bilateral parotid masses. On investigation, both these were shown to be carcinoid tumours, consistent with metastatic spread from the primary bronchial tumour. This unique case is presented together with a discussion of the diagnostic methods employed.
ISSN:	0022-2151 1748-5460
DOI:	10.1017/S0022215100116391