European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery · 2007 · 39 citations · 3 references
In this clinical study, the presence of lymph node metastasis and the treatment by a curative resection of the tumor were the most important prognostic factors for pulmonary pleomorphic carcinoma. However, further investigation of a large number of cases is needed in order to gain a clearer understanding of the clinical characteristics and behavior of pleomorphic carcinoma.
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