Combined COVID-19-related chronic hypoxemia and lack of screening as a double challenge for the management of asymptomatic invasive lung adenocarcinoma

• DOI: 10.15584/ejcem.2025.1.8
• Publication Date: 2025-03-25T12:32:15Z
• Authors: Rim Bouchelaghem; Ahmed Amine Djedi; ; Hanène Djedi; ; Amel Boumendjel; ; Amel Chouabi; ; Nadia Hellal; ; Nadia Djendi
• Keywords: 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak

Introduction and aim. Lung adenocarcinoma (LADC) is the most diagnosed histological subtype of lung cancer lead ing cause death in men Algeria. Defining circumstances that preceded diagnosis improves manage ment options reduces its incidence. However, data for this critical period are lacking. We report case a patient whose onset severe COVID-19 incidental finding an undefined LADC overlapped delayed care malignancy. Case description. present 65-year-old man, with invasive discovered during chest CT scan performed suspected COVID-19. describe diagnostic methods patient. Histological examination by biopsy re quired to confirm could not be due chronic hypoxemia patient, which prevented complete pathological staging disease. Conclusion. Given prevalence aggressiveness Algeria, our study underscores need develop screening programs, aimed at identifying disease asymptomatic patients, patients significantly improve chances successful treatment. This particularly important because often serious pathologies can limit their treatment options. serves as stark example such limiting interference, further highlighting importance early detection management LADC.