Unusual presentation of lung cancer in young patient: case report

Abstract

Abstract This case report describes the diagnostic journey of a 35-year-old patient presenting with interstitial lung disease (ILD). The patient underwent a bronchoscopy, which revealed the presence of cancer. This case highlights the importance of considering malignancy as a potential cause of ILD, even in younger patients, and emphasizes the role of bronchoscopy in the diagnostic process.

Keywords

• Interstitial lung disease
• Transbronchial lung biopsy
• Adenocarcinoma