ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Clear cell tumor of the lung is a rare and very unusual benign pulmonary tumor. This tumor is called sugar tumor because of the abundance of glycogen on its cells. AIM: To report a case of sugar tumor and discuss clinical, evolutive features and diagnosis difficulties of this tumor. CASE REPORT: A case of 75 years old woman presenting as a round pulmonary opacity. Computed tomography (CT) scans showed in the left lower lobe a solitary pulmonary solid tumor with central calcifications. The patient underwent tumor resection. Pathologic examination, including immunohistochemical studies, revealed a benign clear cell tumor, so-called "sugar tumor". CONCLUSION: It's the second case reported in Tunisia. This very rare tumor of the lung is characterized by some immunohistological features. Its evolution is favourable after surgery.
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Lung Neoplasms/pathology , Perivascular Epithelioid Cell Neoplasms/pathology , Aged , Female , Humans , Lung Neoplasms/surgery , Perivascular Epithelioid Cell Neoplasms/surgery , Tomography, X-Ray ComputedABSTRACT
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