Spontaneous Expectoration of Primary Pulmonary Synovial Sarcoma Rieko Watanabe, MD, Mitsuhiro Kamiyoshihara, MD, Kyoichi Kaira, MD, Atsushi Motegi, MD, Atsushi Takise, MD Journal of Thoracic Oncology Volume 1, Issue 9, Pages 1025-1026 (November 2006) DOI: 10.1016/S1556-0864(15)31638-5 Copyright © 2006 International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer Terms and Conditions
FIGURE 1 Chest computed tomographic scan showing a polypoid tumor occupying the left main bronchus lumen with polypoid endobronchial growth (arrow) and the primary site in the left lower lobe (arrowhead). Journal of Thoracic Oncology 2006 1, 1025-1026DOI: (10.1016/S1556-0864(15)31638-5) Copyright © 2006 International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer Terms and Conditions
FIGURE 2 Bronchoscopy showing a smooth, well-demarcated polypoid mass with nearly complete obstruction of the left main bronchus. Journal of Thoracic Oncology 2006 1, 1025-1026DOI: (10.1016/S1556-0864(15)31638-5) Copyright © 2006 International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer Terms and Conditions
FIGURE 3 Expectorated specimen showing cylindrical, sausage-shaped, rubbery tumor measuring 7.5 × 2.0 × 1.5 cm. Journal of Thoracic Oncology 2006 1, 1025-1026DOI: (10.1016/S1556-0864(15)31638-5) Copyright © 2006 International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer Terms and Conditions
FIGURE 4 Microscopic examination of the tumor showing a proliferation of oval to spindle-shaped cells arranged in sheets and fascicles. Journal of Thoracic Oncology 2006 1, 1025-1026DOI: (10.1016/S1556-0864(15)31638-5) Copyright © 2006 International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer Terms and Conditions