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To discuss a case where lung adenocarcinoma initially presented as a large granuloma, causing diagnostic difficulties.

C80-52 Lung Adenocarcinoma Presenting as Large Granuloma: A Diagnostic Dilemma

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To discuss a case where lung adenocarcinoma initially presented as a large granuloma, causing diagnostic difficulties.
Case report of a 57-year old male with cough and weight loss
Chest radiograph and CT scan imaging
Bronchoscopy and CT-guided biopsy for diagnosis
Sputum tests were negative for TB, but bacterial cultures showed Acinetobacter baumannii and Klebsiella pneumoniae
Histopathology confirmed lung adenocarcinoma with neuroendocrine features
Persistent symptoms despite initial treatment suggest a delay in proper diagnosis

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Case report of lung adenocarcinoma presenting as granuloma, highlighting diagnostic implications in TB-endemic regions.

E S Ramos (2026) studied this question.

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