Can a Tru cut biopsy confirm bronchioloalveolar carcinoma?
Sputum, right and left main bronchus lavage were positive for malignant cells consistent with carcinoma. A Tru-cut biopsy was suggested by the pathologist to confirm the diagnosis of bronchoalveolar carcinoma, the patient’s condition meant that this was not possible.
Is there a subtype of mucinous bronchoalveolar carcinoma of the lung?
Invasive mucinous adenocarcinoma of the lung is a subtype of invasive adenocarcinoma of the lung formerly known as mucinous bronchoalveolar carcinoma (BAC).
What are the signs of bronchioloalveolar carcinoma chest X-ray?
Extensive airspace opacities with numerous air bronchograms. Trace of pleural fluid on the left only. No significant nodal enlargement. Chest x-ray demonstrates extensive and widespread fluffy airspace opacities, with almost complete white-out of the mid and lower zones on the left.