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World J Clin Cases. Nov 16, 2023; 11(32): 7876-7880
Published online Nov 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i32.7876
Primary pulmonary lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma misdiagnosed as lung squamous cell carcinoma: A case report
Chang-Jie Yin, Guang-Jie Wang, Xiao-Mei Su, Dong Li
Chang-Jie Yin, Guang-Jie Wang, Xiao-Mei Su, Dong Li, Department of Oncology, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu 610083, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Yin CJ collected all the data related to the case report and drafted the manuscript; Wang GJ and Su XM collected and produced the relevant pictures; Li D provided expert analysis and revised the manuscript; and all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Dong Li, MD, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Oncology, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, No. 270 Rongdu Avenue, Jinniu District, Chengdu 610083, Sichuan Province, China. 13438078785@163.com
Received: August 12, 2023
Peer-review started: August 12, 2023
First decision: October 10, 2023
Revised: October 22, 2023
Accepted: November 9, 2023
Article in press: November 9, 2023
Published online: November 16, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Primary pulmonary lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma (PPLELC) is a rare subtype of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the lung, closely associated with Epstein-Barr virus infection. The pathological features of PPLELC bear similarities to those of SCC, which makes it prone to misdiagnosis. Surgery is the primary treatment for PPLELC. Here, we present a recent case of PPLELC at our hospital, initially misdiagnosed as SCC of the lung.