Lung cancer in a young adult Fontan: what would you do?
Abstract
Primary pulmonary malignancies in single-ventricle patients are rare. Improved survival following surgical palliation has resulted in a growing Fontan population whose malignancy risk remains undefined. Standard oncologic approaches, especially for adenocarcinoma of the lung, need to be considered within the context of Fontan physiology. We present our management of primary lung adenocarcinoma in an adult with tricuspid atresia status postlateral tunnel Fontan palliation, highlighting considerations for this unique scenario.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Congenital Heart Disease Studies
Cardiac tumors and thrombi
Tracheal and airway disorders
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Cardiology in the Young
- Volume
- 36
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 179–180
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN