PRIMARY LEIOMYOSARCOMATA OF THE LUNG

Primary pulmonary leiomyosarcoma. Review of the literature and report of a case

In a review of the literature, 38 cases of pulmonary leiomyosarcoma were found. An additional case with highly progressive course is reported and the diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities are discussed. Prognostic signs are evaluated. The importance of radical surgery is emphasized.

Primary pulmonary leiomyosarcoma: case report and review of literature

A case of primary leiomyosarcoma of the lung is added to the literature. Previously, 66 cases were documented. This is a case of a 55-year-old male, a pulmonary cripple for many years, with a collapsed left lower lobe found by roentgenogram, verified by bronchoscopy and bronchograms. Biopsy of lesion was reported as low grade leiomyosarcoma. Despite pulmonary function studies showing a vital capacity of 37% of predicted normal, a left pneumonectomy was preformed. Postoperatively, the patient had a tachycardia which gradually decreased in the next several months. Two months following operation pulmonary function studies were essentially unchanged from those made preoperatively. Arterial gas studies are presented pre and postoperatively.

Primary leiomyosarcoma of the lung

Ramanathan, T. (1974).Thorax, 482-489. Primary leiomyosarcoma of the lung. Three new cases of primary leiomyosarcoma of the lung are presented. The relevant literature has been reviewed. The similarity in the clinical features between bronchogenic carcinoma and leiomyosarcoma is emphasized. The only distinctive feature of leiomyosarcoma is the absence of lymph node involvement.