adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lung with bilateral renal metastases at presentation in a young female
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adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lung is a relatively rare, slow growing lung neoplasm. metastases outside the lung are uncommon. herein, we have reported the case of a patient who presented with a large mass in the right lower lobe of her lung. bronchial biopsy revealed features suggestive of adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lung with a predominant cribriform architecture. ct abdomen showed features of bilateral renal and liver metastases, but no adrenal metastases.
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middle east journal of cancerجلد ۲، شماره ۳ & ۴، صفحات ۱۲۹-۰
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