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Indian Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 12(2):p 117-120, July - Dec. 2025. | DOI: 10.21088/ijmhs.2347.9981.12225.6
Case Report
Coexistence of Usual Interstitial Pneumonia and Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Case Report
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Indian Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 12(2):p 117-120, July - Dec. 2025. | DOI: 10.21088/ijmhs.2347.9981.12225.6
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Kaur A, Kaur A. Coexistence of Usual Interstitial Pneumonia and Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Case Report. J Med Health Sci. 2025;12(2):117-20.Timeline
Received : April 14, 2025
Accepted : May 30, 2025
Published : December 30, 2025
Abstract
Introduction: The coexistence of usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is uncommon, especially in patients with underlying connective tissue diseases such as scleroderma. Methods: We report a case of a 42-year-old female with scleroderma presenting with persistent cough and dyspnea. Radiological imaging and histopathological investigations were performed. Results: High-resolution computed tomography of the chest revealed features suggestive of UIP with a right lower lobe mass. Fine-needle aspiration cytology confirmed a diagnosis of small cell carcinoma. Discussion: This case underscores the importance of high clinical suspicion for lung malignancy in patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD), particularly when symptoms change or worsen. Such rare overlap conditions require multidisciplinary management for optimal patient outcomes. KEYWORDS
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Kaur A, Kaur A. Coexistence of Usual Interstitial Pneumonia and Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Case Report. J Med Health Sci. 2025;12(2):117-20.
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DOI: 10.21088/ijmhs.2347.9981.12225.6
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