Published Online: Dec 30, 2019
Page range: 150 - 154
Received: Sep 28, 2018
Accepted: Jan 17, 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jbcr-2018-0021
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© 2018 Valeri Y. Andreev et al., published by Sciendo
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Deciding on a treatment approach for early stage lung cancer (0-1) is sometimes difficult because of uncertainties regarding the depth of tumour invasion and its margins. Even with advanced technology, such as endobronchial ultrasound and autofluorescence bronchoscopy, it is often difficult to be precise. In this currently discussed case, treatment of a 61-year-old female patient with early stage IA lung cancer could not proceed for such reasons. Fortunately, timely surgical intervention allowed preservation of lung function and the patient is now under close surveillance.