Primary pulmonary leiomyosarcoma is a rare condition that can present as a large cystic mass and be successfully managed with surgical resection.
May support surgical resection for large cystic primary pulmonary leiomyosarcoma; leaves open need for multicenter data on recurrence and survival.
An unusual case of primary leiomyosarcoma presenting as a cystic mass is reported. An 86-year-old man underwent resection of a large cystic mass measuring 15 cm in diameter, arising from the left lower lobe of the lung. Histology of the resected specimen showed primary pulmonary leiomyosarcoma. The patient made a good recovery.
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