title: Bronchial carcinoid imaged with cardiac gated, 128-slice, dual-source, flash CT scanner to direct operative management.
abstract: Carcinoid is a rare lung cancer that typically presents with a relatively indolent clinical behavior. We present the case of a 32-year-old male with progressive respiratory symptoms, which resulted in the diagnosis of typical bronchial carcinoid. This case shows a novel imaging technique for staging a bronchial carcinoid for determination of optimal management. This case also shows the multidisciplinary approach required for management of patients with carcinoid tumors.
authors.affiliation: Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Marine Attack Squadron 513, PO Box 99260, Yuma, AZ 85369, USA.
authors.forename: Joseph
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Marquardt
authors.forename: Tyler
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Vachon
authors.forename: Thuy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: Gilbert
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Boswell
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D001984:Bronchial Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D002276:Carcinoid Tumor / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*