| Title |
Stage IV pleomorphic carcinoma of the lung without recurrence for 6 years: a case report
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Surgical Case Reports, February 2017
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| DOI | 10.1186/s40792-017-0310-6 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Naoko Miura, Ryo Mori, Tomoyoshi Takenaka, Koji Yamazaki, Seiya Momosaki, Sadanori Takeo |
| Abstract |
Pleomorphic carcinoma is a rare primary lung carcinoma that occurs at a rate of about 0.3%. Even with complete resection, the tumor usually recurs aggressively, resulting in a poor prognosis. Herein, we report a case of advanced pleomorphic carcinoma of the lung who had a long survival time after resection of the primary and metastatic sites. A 48-year-old man was admitted to our hospital due to abdominal pain. Systemic examination revealed a lung mass on the right and a tumor in the jejunum. Surgical resection of both tumors revealed pleomorphic carcinoma of the lung with metastasis to the jejunum. Follow-up after 6 years showed that the patient remained recurrence-free, without the need for additional postoperative treatment. A vigorous treatment strategy that included surgery had the potential to offer long-term survival, despite an advanced pleomorphic carcinoma with distant metastasis to other organs. Reports on more similar cases are needed to evaluate the value of this treatment option. |
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| Medicine and Dentistry | 1 | 100% |
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