A rare tumoral combination, synchronous lung adenocarcinoma and mantle cell lymphoma of the pleura
Abstract Background Coexistence of adenocarcinoma and mantle cell lymphoma in the same or different anatomical sites is extremely rare.We present a case of incidental discovery of primary lung adenocarcinoma and mantle cell lymphoma involving the pleura, during an axillary thoracotomy performed for a benign condition.Case presentation A 73-year old