Synchronous double primary lung cancers via p53 pathway induced by heavy smoking
Differences in the histological manifestation of synchronous lung cancers are rare. Synchronous multiple primary lung cancers (SMPLC) are associated with long-term tobacco use, which could independently lead to mutations in the p53 and K-ras genes. We present the case of an 82-year-old man who smoke...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
2010-01-01
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| Series: | Annals of Saudi Medicine |
| Online Access: | http://www.saudiannals.net/article.asp?issn=0256-4947;year=2010;volume=30;issue=3;spage=236;epage=238;aulast=Lin |