Basaloid carcinoma of the lung associated with central cavitation: a unique surgical case focusing on cytological and immunohistochemical findings

<p>Abstract</p> <p>A history of an increase in pulmonary mass was presented in the right upper lobe of a 72-year-old male. The bronchial brushing cytology specimens contained many sheet-like or three-dimensional clusters of malignant cells having small to medium-sized, uniform oval...

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Main Authors: Yamada Sohsuke, Noguchi Hirotsugu, Nabeshima Atsunori, Tasaki Takashi, Kitada Shohei, Baba Tetsuro, Uramoto Hidetaka, Hanagiri Takeshi, Sasaguri Yasuyuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:Diagnostic Pathology
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Online Access:http://www.diagnosticpathology.org/content/7/1/175