Bronchial carcinoid

• Slow growing with malignant potential
• 90% of low grade lung malignancy
• Arises from Kulchitsky cell (neuroendocrine)
• Occurs at bronchial bifurcation, causes atelectasis
• Enhances avidly, 30% have calcifications
• F>M, 30-60 years old
• Can secrete ACTH

See Also

• Carcinoid heart
• Small bowel carcinoid