Spontaneous Regression Of A Bronchial Carcinoid Tumour Following Pregnancy
Luosto, R., Koikkalainen, K., & Sipponen, P. (1974). spontaneous regression of a bronchial carcinoid tumour following pregnancy. Annales chirurgiae et gynaecologiae Fenniae, 63(4), 342–345.
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Disease Location
Anterior segment of upper right lung
Personal Characteristics
42-year-old female
Clinical Characteristics
Peripheral nodule observed in anterior segment of upper right lung-- interpreted as benign tumor of lung (during a pregnancy) baby delivered by c-section diameter of tumor a months later was 2/3 of size found 3 mths prior cells of moderate size with elongated nuclei neoplastic cells did not secrete mucus when examined via alcian blue-pas technique
Remission Characteristics
6 mths post operation the x-ray findings normal and patient id well
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
Circulatory disturbance in area of tumor, possibly from pulmonary embolism could be a explanation disappearance of odema after pregnancy may also play a role in diminished tumor size
Clinical Treatment
Antituberculous chemo tried for 6 mths w no success tumor tracked for 7 years after which upper lobectomy performed
Non-Clinical Treatment
No info available