Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de la Universidad de Cuenca

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Cáncer de pulmón de células no pequeñas
(Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2013-04) Bustamante Medina, José Leonardo; Alvarez Pineda, Valeria Estefanía; Freire P., Víctor; Calle S., Michelle; Chango A., Juan José
Background: Lung cancer is the leading cause of oncological death in the world, its incidence almost equals its mortality, it is estimated that there will be an increase of 70% by 2025. Lung cancer is considered one of the major health problems worldwide. Smoking is the main risk factor. No small cell carcinoma (NSCLC) is the most common type. Case report: This is a 32 years old woman case, who comes to preventive medicine consultation referring to repeated respiratory symptoms in the last year, a simple chest radiography is performed showing radiopaque image with spiculated edges slightly rounded, measuring 3.39 x 3.13 cm at the left lung base. Further CT scan shows an homogeneous mass in the lower left lung lobe, with poorly defined borders with spiculations; a biopsy is performed reporting as a lung adenocarcinoma. Conclusion: Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of NSCLC, is also the most common type in non-smoking patients, its incidence is increasing, appearing at younger ages. Imaging is helpful for diagnosis and surgery is the cornerstone of treatment in most stages.