The Diagnostic Challenge of a Rare Pulmonary Neoplasm

Authors

  • Eurico Oliveira Serviço de Medicina Interna 1 - Hospital de São Teotónio. Viseu. Portugal.
  • Paula Manuel Serviço de Medicina Interna 1 - Hospital de São Teotónio. Viseu. Portugal.
  • João Alexandre Serviço de Medicina Interna 1 - Hospital de São Teotónio. Viseu. Portugal.
  • Ana Campos Serviço de Pneumologia - Hospital de São Teotónio. Viseu. Portugal.
  • António Simões Torres Serviço de Pneumologia - Hospital de São Teotónio. Viseu. Portugal.
  • Fernando Girão Serviço de Medicina Interna 1 - Hospital de São Teotónio. Viseu. Portugal.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.146

Abstract

Primary pulmonary sarcomas account for less than 0.5% of all thoracic neoplasms. They’re aggressive tumors arising in mesenchymal cells from the bronchial walls, vessels or pulmonary interstitium. The authors present a patient in which the diagnostic pathway ended with the diagnosis of a primary pulmonary leiomyosarcoma. This case was a true challenge, illustrative of the difficulty associated with this type of neoplasm, but also regarding its aggressiveness, considering its rapid and fatal progression.

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Published

2012-08-30

How to Cite

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Oliveira E, Manuel P, Alexandre J, Campos A, Simões Torres A, Girão F. The Diagnostic Challenge of a Rare Pulmonary Neoplasm. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2012 Aug. 30 [cited 2024 Apr. 20];25(4):253-6. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/146

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Case Report