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World J Clin Cases. Apr 26, 2021; 9(12): 2811-2815
Published online Apr 26, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i12.2811
Role of positron emission tomography in primary carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the bronchus: A case report
Cheng-Hsi Yang, Nien-Tzu Liu, Tsai-Wang Huang
Cheng-Hsi Yang, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan
Nien-Tzu Liu, Department of Pathology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan
Tsai-Wang Huang, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei 114, Taiwan
Author contributions: Yang CH collected the clinical information, reviewed the references, and wrote the manuscript; Liu NT provided the pathologic analysis; Huang CW supervised the whole work and provided consultation.
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Corresponding author: Tsai-Wang Huang, PhD, Associate Professor, Attending Doctor, Chief Doctor, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, No. 325 Section 2 Cheng-Kung Road, Taipei 114, Taiwan. chi-wang@yahoo.com.tw
Received: September 9, 2020
Peer-review started: September 9, 2020
First decision: December 14, 2020
Revised: December 27, 2020
Accepted: February 22, 2021
Article in press: February 22, 2021
Published online: April 26, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Positron emission tomography plays an important role in defining the size of the malignant component of primary carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma and affects its clinical staging.