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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Pulmonary carcinoid tumour | |||
| synonyms = [[Bronchial carcinoid tumor]] | |||
| field = [[Oncology]], [[Pulmonology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Cough]], [[hemoptysis]], [[wheezing]], [[dyspnea]] | |||
| complications = [[Metastasis]], [[obstruction of airways]] | |||
| onset = Typically in [[adulthood]] | |||
| duration = [[Chronic]] | |||
| types = Typical, Atypical | |||
| causes = [[Genetic mutations]] | |||
| risks = [[Smoking]], [[family history]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Bronchoscopy]], [[biopsy]], [[CT scan]] | |||
| differential = [[Small cell lung cancer]], [[non-small cell lung cancer]], [[tuberculosis]] | |||
| prevention = Avoidance of [[smoking]] | |||
| treatment = [[Surgical resection]], [[chemotherapy]], [[radiation therapy]] | |||
| medication = [[Octreotide]], [[everolimus]] | |||
| prognosis = Generally good for typical carcinoids, variable for atypical | |||
| frequency = Rare, approximately 1-2% of all lung cancers | |||
}} | |||
'''Pulmonary Carcinoid Tumour''' | '''Pulmonary Carcinoid Tumour''' | ||
A '''[[Pulmonary Carcinoid Tumour]]''' is a rare type of [[cancer]] that develops in the [[lung]]s. It is a type of [[neuroendocrine tumour]], which means it originates from cells in the body that produce [[hormones]]. Pulmonary carcinoid tumours are usually slow-growing and can take many years to develop. | A '''[[Pulmonary Carcinoid Tumour]]''' is a rare type of [[cancer]] that develops in the [[lung]]s. It is a type of [[neuroendocrine tumour]], which means it originates from cells in the body that produce [[hormones]]. Pulmonary carcinoid tumours are usually slow-growing and can take many years to develop. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The symptoms of a pulmonary carcinoid tumour can vary depending on its size and location. Common symptoms include: | The symptoms of a pulmonary carcinoid tumour can vary depending on its size and location. Common symptoms include: | ||
* [[Cough]] that doesn't go away | * [[Cough]] that doesn't go away | ||
* [[Chest pain]] | * [[Chest pain]] | ||
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* [[Blood]] in the sputum (hemoptysis) | * [[Blood]] in the sputum (hemoptysis) | ||
* [[Weight loss]] without trying | * [[Weight loss]] without trying | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
The exact cause of pulmonary carcinoid tumours is unknown. However, it is believed to be related to genetic mutations in the neuroendocrine cells of the lungs. | The exact cause of pulmonary carcinoid tumours is unknown. However, it is believed to be related to genetic mutations in the neuroendocrine cells of the lungs. | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Diagnosis of a pulmonary carcinoid tumour typically involves a combination of [[medical imaging]] tests, such as a [[CT scan]] or [[MRI]], and a [[biopsy]] to examine the cells under a microscope. | Diagnosis of a pulmonary carcinoid tumour typically involves a combination of [[medical imaging]] tests, such as a [[CT scan]] or [[MRI]], and a [[biopsy]] to examine the cells under a microscope. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for a pulmonary carcinoid tumour depends on the size and location of the tumour, as well as the patient's overall health. Options may include [[surgery]], [[radiation therapy]], [[chemotherapy]], or a combination of these treatments. | Treatment for a pulmonary carcinoid tumour depends on the size and location of the tumour, as well as the patient's overall health. Options may include [[surgery]], [[radiation therapy]], [[chemotherapy]], or a combination of these treatments. | ||
== Prognosis == | == Prognosis == | ||
The prognosis for a pulmonary carcinoid tumour is generally good, especially if the tumour is detected early and can be completely removed with surgery. However, the prognosis can vary depending on the size and location of the tumour, as well as the patient's overall health. | The prognosis for a pulmonary carcinoid tumour is generally good, especially if the tumour is detected early and can be completely removed with surgery. However, the prognosis can vary depending on the size and location of the tumour, as well as the patient's overall health. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Carcinoid]] | * [[Carcinoid]] | ||
* [[Lung cancer]] | * [[Lung cancer]] | ||
* [[Neuroendocrine tumour]] | * [[Neuroendocrine tumour]] | ||
[[Category:Oncology]] | [[Category:Oncology]] | ||
[[Category:Pulmonology]] | [[Category:Pulmonology]] | ||
[[Category:Rare diseases]] | [[Category:Rare diseases]] | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [https://www.cancer.org/cancer/lung-carcinoid-tumor.html American Cancer Society: Lung Carcinoid Tumor] | * [https://www.cancer.org/cancer/lung-carcinoid-tumor.html American Cancer Society: Lung Carcinoid Tumor] | ||
* [https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/carcinoid-tumor-lung Cancer.Net: Carcinoid Tumor of the Lung] | * [https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/carcinoid-tumor-lung Cancer.Net: Carcinoid Tumor of the Lung] | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:33, 4 April 2025
| Pulmonary carcinoid tumour | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Bronchial carcinoid tumor |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Cough, hemoptysis, wheezing, dyspnea |
| Complications | Metastasis, obstruction of airways |
| Onset | Typically in adulthood |
| Duration | Chronic |
| Types | Typical, Atypical |
| Causes | Genetic mutations |
| Risks | Smoking, family history |
| Diagnosis | Bronchoscopy, biopsy, CT scan |
| Differential diagnosis | Small cell lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, tuberculosis |
| Prevention | Avoidance of smoking |
| Treatment | Surgical resection, chemotherapy, radiation therapy |
| Medication | Octreotide, everolimus |
| Prognosis | Generally good for typical carcinoids, variable for atypical |
| Frequency | Rare, approximately 1-2% of all lung cancers |
| Deaths | N/A |
Pulmonary Carcinoid Tumour
A Pulmonary Carcinoid Tumour is a rare type of cancer that develops in the lungs. It is a type of neuroendocrine tumour, which means it originates from cells in the body that produce hormones. Pulmonary carcinoid tumours are usually slow-growing and can take many years to develop.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of a pulmonary carcinoid tumour can vary depending on its size and location. Common symptoms include:
- Cough that doesn't go away
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing
- Blood in the sputum (hemoptysis)
- Weight loss without trying
Causes[edit]
The exact cause of pulmonary carcinoid tumours is unknown. However, it is believed to be related to genetic mutations in the neuroendocrine cells of the lungs.
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of a pulmonary carcinoid tumour typically involves a combination of medical imaging tests, such as a CT scan or MRI, and a biopsy to examine the cells under a microscope.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for a pulmonary carcinoid tumour depends on the size and location of the tumour, as well as the patient's overall health. Options may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these treatments.
Prognosis[edit]
The prognosis for a pulmonary carcinoid tumour is generally good, especially if the tumour is detected early and can be completely removed with surgery. However, the prognosis can vary depending on the size and location of the tumour, as well as the patient's overall health.
