Open AccessPrimary Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Lung
Author(s) -
Yaser Abu El-Sameed,
Saeed H. Al Marzooqi
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of bronchology and interventional pulmonology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.648
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1944-6586
pISSN - 1948-8270
DOI - 10.1097/lbr.0b013e31825c6c30
Subject(s) - mucoepidermoid carcinoma , medicine , lung , carcinoma , lung cancer , biopsy , radiology , pathology , general surgery
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) of the lung is a rare endobronchial tumor accounting for up to 0.2% of primary lung cancer. We report a patient with MEC who presented with cough, hemoptysis, and localized findings on chest examination. This case emphasizes the importance of obtaining adequate biopsy to establish the correct diagnosis. In addition, it highlights that MEC of the lung usually presents in the low-grade form, carrying a favorable prognosis.