Pulmonary tuberculosis and Warthin's tumor: Is this a sign for the underlying malignancy?

Abstract

The enigmatic relationship between pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and lung cancer has long been attracted clinicians and researchers alike. Knowing the dismal prognosis of advanced bronchogenic carcinoma, efforts are always made for its early diagnosis. Here, we report an interesting case of a 57-year-old patient in which three different disease entities, namely pulmonary TB, lung cancer, and salivary gland tumor, were present concurrently. Premature diagnostic closure led to delay in the diagnosis of bronchogenic carcinoma.

Keywords

• Lung cancer
• pulmonary tuberculosis
• Warthin's tumor