Pleuropulmonary blastoma
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: pulmonary blastoma
Overview
Pleuropulmonary blastoma is a rare form of lung and pleural cancer[1]
Historical Perspective
The disorder was first reported in 1988.
Classification
- Type I: Multicystic lesions
- Type II: Thickened areas (nodules) within this cystic lesions
- Type III: Solid masses
Epidemiolgy and Demographics
Age
Pulmonary blastoma occurs more commonly in children.
Diagnosis
Symptoms
Symptoms may include
Chest X ray
The disorder can cause pseudo-cardiomegaly on chest x-ray as the tumor can expand the apparent border of the heart.
References
- ↑ Manivel JC, Priest JR, Watterson J, Steiner M, Woods WG, Wick MR, Dehner LP. Pleuropulmonary blastoma. The so-called pulmonary blastoma of childhood. Cancer 1988;62:1516-26.