Synchronous Bilateral Typical Carcinoid Tumors of the Lung

Introduction

Carcinoid tumors of the lung are an uncommon group of pulmonary neoplasms. They are derived from stem cells of the bronchial epithelium known as Kulchitsky cells. They are rare, accounting for only around 1 - 6 % of all pulmonary neoplasms. About 10 % of lung carcinoids produce hormone-like substances that are released into the bloodstream. These substances cause carcinoid syndrome. Removal of the tumor is the treatment of choice because it can be cured by surgery alone. The prognosis with complete resection is excellent [[1], [2]]. We present a case with synchronous bilateral typical carcinoid tumor together with a review of the literature.

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