Spindle cell carcinoma of lung
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Pathology
Tumours usually shows concurrent presence of malignant epithelial and homologous sarcomatoidspindlecell
Radiographic features
We dont know of any specific imaging features specifically for this tumour. Lesion may either present as endobronchial lesions or peripheral parenchymal lesions.
See also
-<p><strong><span>Spindle</span> <span>cell</span> carcinoma of the lung</strong> a very rare primary pulmonary malignancy. It is sometimes classified as a <a href="/articles/primary-sarcomatoid-carcinoma-of-lung" title="Sarcomatoid tumours of the lung">sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung</a>. Some authors also use the term synonymously with <a href="/articles/pleomorphic-carcinomas-of-the-lung" title="pleomorphic carcinomas of the lung">pleomorphic carcinomas of the lung</a> <sup>1 </sup>while the WHO 1999 classification system places the latter as a seperate entity. </p><h4>Pathology</h4><p>Tumours usually shows concurrent presence of malignant epithelial and homologous sarcomatoid <span>spindle</span> <span>cell</span> components by co-expressing cytokeratin and vimentin in various degrees. </p><h4>Radiographic features</h4><p>We dont know of any specific imaging features specifically for this tumour. Lesion may either present as endobronchial lesions or peripheral parenchymal lesions. </p><h4>See also</h4><ul>-<li><a href="/articles/intrathoracic-sarcomas" title="Intrathoracic sarcomas">intrathoracic sarcomas</a></li>- +<p><strong>Spindle cell carcinoma of the lung</strong> a very rare primary pulmonary malignancy. It is sometimes classified as a <a href="/articles/primary-sarcomatoid-carcinoma-of-lung">sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung</a>. Some authors also use the term synonymously with <a href="/articles/pleomorphic-carcinomas-of-the-lung">pleomorphic carcinomas of the lung</a> <sup>1 </sup>while the WHO 1999 classification system places the latter as a seperate entity. </p><h4>Pathology</h4><p>Tumours usually shows concurrent presence of malignant epithelial and homologous sarcomatoid spindle cell components by co-expressing cytokeratin and vimentin in various degrees. </p><h4>Radiographic features</h4><p>We dont know of any specific imaging features specifically for this tumour. Lesion may either present as endobronchial lesions or peripheral parenchymal lesions. </p><h4>See also</h4><ul>
- +<li><a href="/articles/intrathoracic-sarcomas">intrathoracic sarcomas</a></li>
-<a href="/articles/bronchogenic-carcinoma" title="Lung cancer : general">lung cancer</a> - general</li>-<li><a href="/articles/spindle-cell-neuroendocine-carcinoma-of-lung" title="spindle cell neuroendocine carcinoma of lung">spindle cell neuroendocine carcinoma of lung</a></li>- +<a href="/articles/lung-cancer-3">lung cancer</a>: general</li>
- +<li><a href="/articles/spindle-cell-neuroendocine-carcinoma-of-lung">spindle cell neuroendocine carcinoma of lung</a></li>
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