Publication Date
2020
Journal Title
Respir Med Case Rep
Abstract
© 2020 The Author(s) Primary signet ring cell carcinoma of the lung is a rare non-small cell carcinoma of the lung with extremely aggressive features and poor prognosis. The diagnosis mainly required tissue biopsy with immunohistochemical analysis and gene mutation studies. We describe a unique case of primary signet ring cell carcinoma of the lung presenting with life threatening haemoptysis along with literature review of prognosis and management of this rare clinical entity.
Volume Number
31
Pages
101195
Document Type
Article
Status
Faculty; Northwell Resident
Facility
School of Medicine; Northwell Health
Primary Department
Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
Additional Departments
Hematology/Medical Oncology
PMID
DOI
10.1016/j.rmcr.2020.101195