Pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis and pathological fracture as the initial manifestations of occult gastric adenocarcinoma mimicking interstitial lung disease: a case report and review of the literature
Background Pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis (PLC) clinically and radiologically mimics interstitial lung disease (ILD), posing diagnostic challenges when the primary malignancy is occult. Case presentation A 33-year-old male presented with progressive cough, dyspnea, and a rib fracture following minimal trauma. Ch...