pleomorphic carcinoma

Pleomorphic Carcinoma of the Lung: Clinicopathological Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes of 20 Cases

Issue:

Vol 3, Issue 2 (2016)

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2016.183

Pages:

7-11

Synopsis:

Pleomorphic carcinoma is a rare tumour of the lung. Despite complete surgical resection, pleomorphic carcinoma is associated with poor prognosis due to frequent distant metastasis.

ABSTRACT

Background and Aims: Pleomorphic carcinoma is a rare tumour of the lung. The aim of the present study was to evaluate clinicopathological characteristics and treatment outcomes of patients with pleomorphic pulmonary carcinoma.

Methods: The records of the pathology department from January 2005 to December 2013 were evaluated. Twenty cases of pleomorphic pulmonary carcinoma were identified and studied.

Received:

April 22, 2016

Accepted:

August 24, 2016

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