CTICasesCentral Bronchial Carcinoid Tumor
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Imaging findings
Chest radiographs showed large, rounded, non-segmental opacities in the lower lung zones, with unilateral pulmonary artery enlargement on frontal view, and a dramatic lesion on lateral view. CT showed a central bronchial mass, located in the superior segment of the left lower lobe, with dramatic calcifications internally.
Key takeaways
A central bronchial mass with calcifications, especially when presenting with unilateral pulmonary artery enlargement or a dramatic radiographic opacity, is highly suggestive of a bronchial carcinoid tumor. The combination of these findings virtually eliminates other differential diagnoses.
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