Cytologic diagnostic approach of pleuropulmonary blastoma: a case report

Pleuropulmonary blastoma (PPB) is a very rare pediatric lung tumor that arises in the pulmonary parenchyma, mediastinum, and pleura. The has rapid disease progression therefore prognosis remarkably poor. We reported 4-year-old girl who complained of high fever shortness breath for past 8 weeks. patient was referred from previous hospital with mass. CT scan chest contrast showed solid cystic mass necrotic areas 1st, 2nd, 3rd segments left sized 4.8 x 8.1 6.6 cm3. As inoperable, an ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) conducted to diagnose lesion. concluded PPB based on FNAB cytology immunocytochemistry staining. histopathology feature appeared similar fetal tissue. Cytologic features obtained smears cell blocks followed by assay could provide proper accurate diagnosis inoperable surgical pathology case.