Gastric mucinous adenocarcinoma presenting with chronic cough, bronchovascular bundle thickening, and multiple pulmonary nodules: a case report

Key Points

• Chronic cough is a significant symptom associated with gastric mucinous adenocarcinoma and pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis, demanding awareness among clinicians.
• The report underscores the necessity of considering extrapulmonary diseases when chronic cough persists, to avoid misdiagnosis.
• Analysis indicates that prompt recognition and diagnosis of gastric mucinous adenocarcinoma can improve patient outcomes, linking it to pulmonary conditions.
• This case exemplifies the need for multidisciplinary collaboration and comprehensive diagnostic assessments in atypical presentations.