DOI: 10.12890/2025_005806

When metastatic cervical cancer presents as miliary lung nodules

Authors

  • Pooja Dewan Milton Keynes University Hospital , Milton Keynes, UK
  • Vikas Somani Milton Keynes University Hospital , Milton Keynes, UK
  • May Myat Mon Milton Keynes University Hospital , Milton Keynes, UK

MayMyat.Mon@mkuh.nhs.uk

Keywords

Miliary lung nodules, metastasis, cervical cancer

Abstract

Miliary lung nodules are usually associated with tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, or malignancy. Here we present a case of primary cervical cancer with metastasis to the lungs. The patient presented a short history of shortness of breath which worsened rapidly after admission and required extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. She died 25 days after initial presentation. Postmortem diagnosis was primary cervical squamous cell carcinoma with metastasis to the lungs. This case report emphasizes the need to work with a broad range of differentials including uncommon presentations for miliary lung nodules.

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Published

2025-10-22

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Vol. 12 No. 11 (2025)

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Dewan P, Somani V, Mon MM. When metastatic cervical cancer presents as miliary lung nodules. EJCRIM [Internet]. 2025 Oct. 22 [cited 2026 Nov. 3];12(11). Available from: https://ejcrim.com/index.php/ejcrim/article/view/5806