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Lung Tumors

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Lung Pathology

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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.

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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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