Pulmonary Carcinosarcoma: A Rare and Poor Prognosis Cancer–A Retrospective Analysis
Abdulrahman Hakami
Abstract
Pulmonary carcinosarcoma (PCS) is an uncommon and aggressive cancer, characterized by a combination of epithelial and sarcomatous tissue components. It is responsible for less than 1% of all lung tumors and usually affects older male smokers. However, the clinicopathological features and biological behavior of PCS remain insufficiently explored. This study aimed to shed light on these aspects. A total of eight patients with pathologically confirmed PCS were included in this retrospective study.
Topics & Concepts
CarcinosarcomaMedicineCancerRetrospective cohort studyOncologyInternal medicineRadiologyCarcinomaMetastasis and carcinoma case studiesCancer Diagnosis and TreatmentTracheal and airway disorders