What is Well-differentiated Fetal Adenocarcinoma (Lung)?
Well-differentiated Fetal Adenocarcinoma (Lung) is a rare lung tumour having tumour glands and tubules. Well-differentiated lung adenocarcinoma mimics fetal lung at 3-4 months of pregnancy.Disease Etiology (Causes)
There is no definite well-known cause. However, certain genetic mutations (alteration or deletion in normal genes or chromosomes) and long-term cigarette smoking, prolonged exposure to silica dust, asbestos, radon gas, and other chemicals are potential risk factors for the development of adenocarcinoma lung.Disease Epidemiology
It is a subtype of adenocarcinoma (lung cancer) of the lung. It accounts for 0.1-0.5% of all lung cancer cases. It is slightly more prevalent in older men who smoke for a long time.Signs and Symptoms
The patient may suffer from the following signs and symptoms. These are- Chest pain
- Difficulty in breathing (shortness of breath)
- Blood with sputum
- Coughing up blood
- Fever
- Generalized body weakness or lethargy
- Night sweats
- Unexplained weight loss
- Loss of appetite
Diagnosis
The following diagnostic tests and procedures can be used to make a diagnosis. These are;- Imaging techniques like Chest X-ray, CT-scan, MRI, and PET scan to see the site, size, and extent of the tumour.
- Tumour biopsy ( lung tumour biopsy to remove a small sample of lung tissue for histopathological examination)
- Sputum cytology
- USG guided fine needle aspiration cytology