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2009, Number 589

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Rev Med Cos Cen 2009; 66 (589)

Carcinoma mucoepidermoide bronquial. Diagnóstico diferencial de neumonía recurrente

Sánchez RIE, Arce QM

Language: Spanish
References: 13
Page: 261-265
PDF size: 499.71 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is a very rare neoplasm when it is in lungs. This carcinoma presents slow growth and unspecific respiratory manifestations. Frequently, it manifests as pneumonia or obstructive diseases for a long time. The present case of Low-grade Mucoepidermoide Carcinoma is in a young patient with recurrent pneumonia history and unspecific respiratory symptoms since two years ago.


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