Primary Pulmonary Amyloidosis with Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy

• DOI: 10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.3.218
• Publication Date: 2016-06-07T01:36:58Z
• Authors: Dohun Kim; Yong-Moon Lee; Si-Wook Kim; Jong-Won Kim; Jong-Myeon Hong
• Keywords: Wedge resection; Mediastinal lymph node; Nodule (geology); Mediastinal lymphadenopathy

We report a case of inadvertent hoarseness after surgery for primary pulmonary amyloidosis. A 55-year-old male was transferred to our facility due lung mass. Chest computed tomography revealed solitary nodule. Positron emission tomography-computed showed fluorodeoxyglucose uptake in the main mass and mediastinal lymph nodes. To confirm pathology mass, wedge resection thorough node dissection were performed via video-assisted thoracic (VATS). No complications except observed; developed soon lasted 3 months. The diagnosed as amyloidosis, but this not found In conclusion, VATS peripheral amyloidosis is feasible safe procedure. However, recommended unless there evidence clear benefit.