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A rare presentation of Pulmonary Lymphangitic Carcinomatosis in cancer of lip: case report

Authors: Sajith Babu, Satheeshan B, Geetha M, Surij Salih

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2011

Abstract

Squamous cell carcinoma of lip is a common malignancy in Indian subcontinent. Metastatic spread is infrequent. Although advanced tumours spread to lymph nodes in the neck, it does not typically present with lung metastasis or with lymphangitic carcinomatosis. We describe a patient who developed cough and increasing dyspnoea while on treatment for carcinoma of lip. Chest x-ray and computed tomography were consistent with lymphangitic carcinomatosis. Lymphangitic carcinomatosis occurs with many different primary tumours and can rarely occur in oral cancers. This is the first report from carcinoma of lip.

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Title: A rare presentation of Pulmonary Lymphangitic Carcinomatosis in cancer of lip: case report
Authors: Sajith Babu
Satheeshan B
Geetha M
Surij Salih
Publication date: 01-12-2011
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-9-77

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