Abstract
The vast majority of cases in this chapter illustrate pertinent histological features of malignant tumors of the lung. There are, however, peculiar pulmonary neoplasms which may be confused with common bronchogenic carcinomas. Below is a list of these neoplasms, some of which are illustrated.
Keywords
- Carcinoid Tumor
- Small Cell Carcinoma
- Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
- Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma
- Large Cell Carcinoma
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(2005). Lung Tumors. In: Lung Pathology. Current Clinical Pathology. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59259-937-0_9
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