Misdiagnosis of Multiple Mucinous Cystadenomas in Both Lungs in Adults as Cryptococcal Infection: A Case Report

Huang J, Yu H and Feng X

Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, China
Department of Oncology, The Third People's Hospital of Yuhang District, China

^*Correspondance to: Xi Feng 

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Abstract:

Pulmonary Mucinous Cystadenoma (PMCA) is an extremely rare benign tumor of the lungs. We reported a 58-year-old woman with incidental discovery of multiple nodules in both lungs on routine chest CT. Based on pathological and immunohistochemical findings, the final diagnosis was PMCA. Thoracic and superior abdomen Computed Tomography (CT) scan with contrast discovered multiple nodules in both lungs, with the largest nodule located in the lateral basal segment of the right lower lobe, adjacent to the pleura, measuring approximately 17 mm × 15 mm. About 3 months after the operation, the patient is in good condition with no recurrence or metastasis and is undergoing long-term follow-up.

Keywords:

Pulmonary mucinous cystadenoma; Rare benign lung tumor; CT manifestations; Pathological manifestations

Cite the Article:

Huang J, Yu H, Feng X. Misdiagnosis of Multiple Mucinous Cystadenomas in Both Lungs in Adults as Cryptococcal Infection: A Case Report. Clin Case Rep Int. 2024; 8: 1663.