A case of mixed mucinous and nonmucinous type bronchioloalveolar carcinoma

Abstract

Background: Mixed mucinous and nonmucinous type bronchioloalveolar carcinoma (mixed BAC) fulfilling WHO criteria is extremely rare. We report a case of mixed BAC, focusing on cytology. Case: A 57-year-old man was found in chest computed tomography (CT) to have a mass 3.0 cm in maximum diameter detected peripherally in the lower lobe of the right lung. Imprint smear cytology