Multiple lung nodules in a woman with a history of melanoma.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

A 61-year-old Caucasian female presented with a 6-week history of dry persistent cough. She had no shortness of breath, chest pain, fever, chills, or weight loss. She had been diagnosed with melanoma on the left thigh 6 months earlier. It was a spindle cell variant, Clark's grade III, with maximal thickness of 0.5 mm. At the time of diagnosis of melanoma, there was no evidence of metastasis on chest radiographs or computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen and pelvis. Treatment of her melanoma was limited to surgical excision with no subsequent radiation or chemotherapy. Other significant past medical history included hypertension, hypothyroidism, and bilateral breast augmentation. She had a 40 pack-year history of smoking.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Taylor, JL; Quiñones Maymí, DM; Sporn, TA; McAdam, HP; Wahidi, MM

Published Date

  • 2003

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 70 / 5

Start / End Page

  • 544 - 548

PubMed ID

  • 14665785

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0025-7931

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1159/000074217

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • Switzerland