A 23yr old girl with abdominal pain has an endoscopy which reveals a smooth round mass projecting from the wall of her stomach. Histology confirms this is a Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST). Subsequent chest x-ray reveals a pulmonary nodule containing ‘popcorn calcification’ in its centre. Which other tumour is this girl at risk of?
Carcinoid | |
FNH | |
Phaeochromocytoma | |
Pituitary Adenoma | |
Medullary Thyroid Tumour |
Carney’s triad is one of the Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndromes, and it is characterised by 3 tumours: GIST, Pulmonary Hamartomas (chondromas), and extra-adrenal phaeochromocytomas (also referred to as extra-adrenal paragangliogliomas). The calcification described within the lung nodule is characteristic of a pulmonary hamartoma.
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