Systemic lymphangitic carcinomatosis from unknown primary cancer mimicking lung disease in a new coronavirus infection (COVID-19): a case report
E. S. Andryukhova,
N. V. Krakhmal,
L. A. Tashireva
et al.
Abstract:lymphangitic carcinomatosis is characterized by the spread of cancer cells through pulmonary lymphatic vessels, which results in secondary interstitial inflammation. The diagnosis of lymphangitic carcinomatosis is challenging due to nonspecific clinical symptoms and radiological findings that similar to those of interstitial lung disease.The purpose of the study was to demonstrate difficulties in the diagnosis of lymphangitic carcinomatosis with a systemic dissemination from unknown primary site. Case presenta… Show more
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