# Microwave Ablation of Pulmonary Carcinoid Tumor: A Therapeutic Alternative for Inoperable Cases

## TL;DR

Microwave ablation is presented as a successful treatment for an inoperable lung tumor causing a severe hormone-related syndrome.

## Contribution

The paper introduces microwave ablation as a novel therapeutic option for inoperable pulmonary carcinoid tumors.

## Key findings

- Microwave ablation led to rapid clinical improvement in an inoperable patient with ACTH-dependent Cushing’s syndrome.
- The treatment achieved radiological stability without complications.
- It offers an effective and minimally invasive tumor control strategy for selected patients.

## Abstract

Pulmonary carcinoid tumors are rare and may lead to severe paraneoplastic syndromes. A case is reported of an inoperable 78‑year‑old patient with ACTH‑dependent Cushing’s syndrome successfully treated with microwave ablation. The procedure resulted in rapid clinical improvement without complications and radiological stability.

Teaching point: The role of microwave ablation as a minimally invasive alternative for selected inoperable patients, offering an effective tumor control strategy with minimal morbidity.