Pulmonary ossifying carcinoid – MEN in a male?

Abstract

Pulmonary carcinoid tumors are considered as low-grade neoplasms, seen as centrally located endobronchial masses or as peripheral circumscribed nodules. Calcification or ossification is a known phenomenon, but presentation as large bony mass is extremely uncommon. Herein, we report a case of ossifying bronchial carcinoid along with nodular Hashimoto's thyroiditis as incidental autopsy findings in a 32-year-old patient with a prior recent excision of pituitary macroadenoma. This association suggests the possibility of multiple endocrine neoplasia in this young male.

Neuroendocrine Neoplasms of the Lung

“…These are rare, and there is no effect on treatment or prognosis. Ossification is another feature that may occur and can be massive 5,6 …”