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Pulmonary leiomyosarcoma--report of three cases
1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, CAMS, Beijing.
Chinese Medical Sciences Journal = Chung-Kuo I Hsueh K'O Hsueh Tsa Chih
|September 1, 1996
Summary
Primary pulmonary leiomyosarcoma is a rare cancer. Early surgical resection is crucial for diagnosis and effective treatment of this rapidly growing lung mass, distinguishing it from lung carcinoma.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pulmonology
- Pathology
Background:
- Pulmonary leiomyosarcoma is an uncommon malignant neoplasm originating from smooth muscle cells within the lung.
- Distinguishing pulmonary leiomyosarcoma from bronchogenic carcinoma presents diagnostic challenges.