RESIDENT CASE STUDIES

September 25, 2003: Case 5

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An 81 year-old female presents with superior vena cava syndrome and a pleural effusion. Thoracentesis was performed for cytology.

Questions:

1. The histologic features are most consistent with:
   1. Lymphoma
   2. Small cell carcinoma 
   3. Reserve cell hyperplasia
   4. Carcinoid tumor
   5. Poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma

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September 25 Case 5 Discussion