[A case of lung large cell carcinoma that survived for 8 years after resection of a solitary metastatic lymph node].
A 54-year-old man who underwent Miles operation for primary rectal cancer, had undergone right upper lobectomy for large cell carcinoma of the right lung 2 years before. In the Miles operation, the large lymph node was palpable in the mesenterium near the small intestine. Small bowel resection with lymphadenectomy was performed. Histological examination showed lymph node metastatic large cell carcinoma of the lung. The patient has survived for 8 years after the second operation without recurrence. Large cell carcinoma of the lung tends to metastasize to digestive organs, so careful follow-up is necessary after surgery. Surgical treatment for a solitary metastatic lesion of lung cancer is considered to be effective and to have a satisfactory prognosis.
Hazama
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Department of General Surgery, Osaka Prefectural General Hospital, Japan.
Kido
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Inoue
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Takao
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D002289:Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008197:Lymph Node Excision; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008643:Mesentery; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome