Pleuropulmonary blastoma presenting as a complicated pleural effusion

Pleuropulmonary blastoma (PPB) is a rare tumour of mesenchymal cells. We present a case of PPB in a child, which presented to the emergency department with an extensive pleural effusion. We discuss the radiological features, pathology, classification and treatment of this condition. This case reiter...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: J O’Brien, D Rea, R Hayes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ubiquity Press 2011-01-01
Series:Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology
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Online Access:https://www.jbsr.be/articles/473