Case series reveals lung carcinoma may initially present as exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, suggesting the need for prompt diagnosis.
Key Points
To highlight the association between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations and the initial presentation of lung carcinoma.
Presented two case reports of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and atypical exacerbations.
Performed chest CT, bronchoscopy, and histopathological analysis for diagnosis.
Emphasized early recognition and multidisciplinary approach for management.
Case 1 revealed stage IIIB squamous cell carcinoma through CT and bronchoscopy.
Case 2 confirmed stage IIIA lung adenocarcinoma via histopathological analysis.
Both cases showed no response to standard therapy, indicating the need for further diagnostics.