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Pulmonary Smooth Muscle Hyperplasia Difficult to Differentiate from Primary Lung Cancer: A Case Report
Masaya Yamasaki1, Yasuaki Kubouchi1, Toho Wada1
1Department of Surgery, Division of General Thoracic Surgery, and Breast and Endocrine Surgery Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago, Tottori, Japan.
Pulmonary smooth muscle hyperplasia (SMH) is a rare benign lung tumor that can mimic lung cancer on CT scans. This case highlights the importance of final histopathology for accurate diagnosis and avoiding overtreatment.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Surgical Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Pulmonary smooth muscle hyperplasia (SMH) is a rare benign tumor.
- SMH imaging findings can be mistaken for primary lung cancer.
- Accurate differentiation is crucial for appropriate patient management.
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