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Journal of Surgical Pathology and Diagnosis

ISSN: 2684-4575

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Tuberous sclerosis associated with pulmonary adenocarcinoma in situ: report of an unusual case and literature review

Abstract

Doaa Alayed , Assem alroumaih, Ammar cherkess alrikabi

Our case represents a rare and perhaps unique and unusual occurrence of in situ lung adenocarcinoma in a patient who is a known case of tuberous sclerosis. We do not know, yet, if the association of lung adenocarcinoma and tuberous sclerosis is a coincidental finding or there is a casual relationship. However, further studies are warranted to highlight the nature of the linkage between the two conditions.

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