Publication Announcement: Coexistence of Bronchopulmonary Adenocarcinoma and Tuberculous Lymphadenitis — A Rare Case Report and Literature Review

The Georgian Medical Journal is pleased to announce the publication of a rare and clinically significant case report describing the coexistence of bronchopulmonary adenocarcinoma and tuberculous lymphadenitis, diagnosed through CT-guided biopsy.

Author(s)

Aymar Kassa Boukat
Thoracic Surgery Department, Military Teaching Hospital Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
University Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2064-8362

Massine El Hammoumi
Thoracic Surgery Department, Military Teaching Hospital Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
University Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6892-8444

Benameur Yassir
Nuclear Medicine Department, Military Teaching Hospital Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4611-1753

El Hassane Kabiri
Thoracic Surgery Department, Military Teaching Hospital Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
University Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5514-8983

Read the article:
https://gmj.ge/index.php/pub/article/view/17

PDF version:
https://gmj.ge/index.php/pub/article/view/17/10

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19053394

Context and Relevance

Tuberculosis and lung cancer remain major global public health challenges. Although the association between latent tuberculosis and lung cancer has been widely discussed, the coexistence of active tuberculosis and lung malignancy is uncommon and presents significant diagnostic and clinical challenges.

In settings with moderate to high tuberculosis prevalence, differentiating between infectious and malignant lymph node involvement is particularly complex and has direct implications for staging, treatment decisions, and patient outcomes.

Focus of the Article

This case report examines:

• A rare coexistence of tuberculous lymphadenitis and bronchopulmonary adenocarcinoma
• Diagnostic challenges in distinguishing infectious and malignant lymph node involvement
• The role of CT-guided biopsy and histopathological confirmation
• Implications for TNM classification and staging accuracy
• Integrated management approaches combining anti-tuberculosis and oncological treatment

Clinical Implications

The coexistence of tuberculosis and lung cancer may lead to diagnostic errors, particularly in lymph node assessment. Accurate diagnosis is essential to avoid misclassification and inappropriate treatment strategies.

This case highlights the importance of histopathological confirmation and multidisciplinary evaluation in complex clinical presentations.

Knowledge Translation

This article is further discussed in the Georgian Medical Journal Podcast (Episode #35), where its clinical relevance and diagnostic implications are presented.

Listen to the episode:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7EVM4f7uC87mU6UU67sZtF

Citation

Boukat AK, El Hammoumi M, Yassir B, Kabiri EH. Coexistence of Bronchopulmonary Adenocarcinoma and Tuberculous Lymphadenitis Diagnosed by CT-Guided Biopsy: A Rare Case Report and Literature Review. Georgian Medical Journal. 2026.
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19053394