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Review
. 2013 Mar 17:8:50.
doi: 10.1186/1749-8090-8-50.

Primary pleural squamous cell carcinoma misdiagnosed as localized mesothelioma: a case report and review of the literature

Xiao-Ming Lin, Chuang Chi, Jun Chen, Yu Liu, Peng Li, Yi Yang
Review

Primary pleural squamous cell carcinoma misdiagnosed as localized mesothelioma: a case report and review of the literature

Xiao-Ming Lin et al. J Cardiothorac Surg. .

Abstract

Primary pleural squamous cell carcinoma is very rare, and there is a lack of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of this condition. An asymptomatic 75-year-old man was referred to us after a right pleural nodule was found on computed tomography during a routine health examination. He underwent surgery for his pleural tumor twice over the following 2 years. Histopathological examination eventually led to a diagnosis of primary pleural squamous cell carcinoma.

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Figures

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Figure 1
First chest CT scan on 29 August, 2009.
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Figure 2
Pathological specimen from the first operation (hematoxylin and eosin staining, × 40).
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Figure 3
Second chest CT scan on 18 April, 2011.
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Figure 4
Pathological specimen from the second operation (hematoxylin and eosin staining, × 100).
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Figure 5
Third chest CT scan on 18 October, 2012.
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