Recurrent bronchial carcinoid tumor.
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چکیده
Bronchial carcinoid tumors are considered to be of low grade malignancy, and if completely resected, to be cured. A patient with resection of a bronchial carcinoid presented 18 years later with superior vena caval obstruction, and carcinoid syndrome due to a recurrence. There was an excellent response to radiation.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Chest
دوره 95 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1989