Primary pulmonary leiomyosarcoma. Review of the literature and report of a case

Scand J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1984;18(3):251-4. doi: 10.3109/14017438409109902.

Abstract

In a review of the literature, 38 cases of pulmonary leiomyosarcoma were found. An additional case with highly progressive course is reported and the diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities are discussed. Prognostic signs are evaluated. The importance of radical surgery is emphasized.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Biopsy
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Humans
  • Leiomyosarcoma* / mortality
  • Leiomyosarcoma* / pathology
  • Leiomyosarcoma* / surgery
  • Lung / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung / pathology
  • Lung Neoplasms* / mortality
  • Lung Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Lung Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / epidemiology
  • Radiography
  • Reoperation
  • Sputum / cytology