Small cell carcinoma of the pleura.
Extrapulmonary small cell carcinoma is uncommon. Small cell carcinoma of pleural primary origin has not, based on a literature review of the past three decades, been reported. We have reported a case of small cell carcinoma of the pleura, discussed its management and significance, and briefly reviewed the pertinent literature.
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Department of Medicine, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA 98431-5000.
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D000368:Aged; D018288:Carcinoma, Small Cell / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007177:Inappropriate ADH Syndrome / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D010997:Pleural Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology