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Cavitary lung metastases of mixed metaplastic breast cancer mimicking aspergilloma.

Clara SoTakeshi UshigusaTorahiko Jinta
Published in: Thoracic cancer (2023)
We report a case of a 57-year-old woman with pulmonary metastasis of breast cancer presenting with a characteristic cavitary shadow resembling aspergilloma. The primary tumor and metastases showed multiple histopathologic components, including squamous cell carcinoma. Although a fungal ball-like shadow may indicate the presence of a pulmonary aspergilloma, a comprehensive examination, including bronchoscopy, should be considered.
Keyphrases
  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • pulmonary hypertension
  • young adults
  • lymph node metastasis
  • radiation therapy