Unlikely Cohabitants: A Collision Tumor of Metastatic Small Cell Lung Carcinoma and Adrenal Adenoma

Authors

Michael DeMeritt, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineFollow
Savanna Atwal, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineFollow
Stefan Johnson, Rochester General HospitalFollow
Kevin Lightner, Rochester General HospitalFollow
Joel ThompsonFollow

Author Credentials

Michael DeMeritt, OMS IV

Savanna Atwal, OMS IV

Stefan Johnson, MD

Kevin Lightner, MD

Joel Thompson, MD

Abstract

This case report is the second known publication of a very specific collision tumor, where small cell lung cancer metastasized to an adrenal adenoma. The focus is primarily on multimodal radiologic findings of the developing neoplasm, including CT, MRI, and FDG PET/CT. These findings are compared with established diagnostic criteria for adrenal adenomas and metastases, as identified by the literature and content expert review. Epidemiological data regarding collision tumors is discussed, as well as proposed treatment strategies. Similar topics are elucidated for small cell lung carcinoma. Reporting of this collision tumor adds to the relatively thin body of knowledge of these unique oncologic phenomena; allowing for potential future advancements in both diagnosis and management.

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DeMeritt M, Atwal S, Johnson S, Lightner K, Thompson J. Unlikely Cohabitants: A Collision Tumor of Metastatic Small Cell Lung Carcinoma and Adrenal Adenoma. Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery. 2024; 4(2). doi: 10.53785/2769-2779.1205.