Pediatric Radiology

, Volume 9, Issue 3, pp 179–182 | Cite as

Mesenchymal neoplasia and congenital pulmonary cysts

  • A. G. Weinberg
  • G. Currarino
  • G. C. Moore
  • T. P. Votteler
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Abstract

A malignant mesenchymoma exhibiting a varied spectrum of differentiation developed within a congenital pulmonary cyst 6 1/2 years after the cyst was first recognized. Related tumors with a similar gross appearance have been previously described and have included rhabdomyosarcomas and so-called pulmonary blastomas. There is a low but distinct risk for the development of mesenchymal sarcomas within congenital peripheral pulmonary cysts.

Key words

Congenital pulmonary cyst Malignant mesenchymoma Sarcoma of lung Cystic adenomatoid malformation 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • A. G. Weinberg
    • 1
    • 2
  • G. Currarino
    • 1
    • 2
  • G. C. Moore
    • 1
    • 2
  • T. P. Votteler
    • 1
    • 2
  1. 1.University of Texas Health Science Center at DallasDallasUSA
  2. 2.Children's Medical CenterDallasUSA

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