J Korean Geriatr Soc.  2004 Sep;8(3):177-181.

Diffe rentiation of Pneumonic-Type Bronchioloalveolar Carcinoma and Infectious Pneumonia in Clinical, Radiologic Findings

• Bong JD
• Boo GB
• Sim DS
• Lee TW
• Koh KS

Abstract

Bronchioloalveolar carcinoma may present with a variety of clinical and radiographic findings. It is originated from the periphery of the lung and can be mistaken for lobar pneumonia or atypical pneumonia. The most frequent symptoms and signs are cough, sputum, shortness of breath, weight loss, hemoptysis, and fever. Brochorrhea is unusual and a late manifestation. We conclude that early diagnosis of disease will increase operability and improve chances of survival and that aggressive diagnostic workup for suspicious pulmonary infiltrate is essential as early operation offers the best chances of cure.We report two cases of brochioloalveolar carcinoma presenting as proper clinical and radiological findings.

Keyword

Bronchioloalveolar carcinoma; Lobar pneumonia

MeSH Terms

Adenocarcinoma, Bronchiolo-Alveolar*
Cough
Dyspnea
Early Diagnosis
Fever
Hemoptysis
Lung
Pneumonia*
Sputum
Weight Loss