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A case report of Pulmonary blastoma

Journal: University Journal of Surgery and Surgical Specialities (Vol.2, No. 4)

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Page : 91-93

Keywords : Pulmonary blastoma; lung malignancy;

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Abstract

Pulmonary blastoma is a rare tumor of the lung. It is a mixed tumor containing malignant epithelial and connective tissue elements. It usually presents late as a large tumor in the periphery of the lung. The tumor has a poor prognosis. The treatment of choice is surgical excision. Adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy is given for metastatic disease. We present a case of pulmonary blastoma and the literature is reviewed

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