Primary malignant lung tumors in children (review of the literature)
https://doi.org/10.21682/2311-1267-2025-12-1-48-54
Abstract
Primary malignant lung tumors are an extremely rare pathology in childhood and adolescents.
The purpose of this publication – is to review the most complete and significant retrospective studies on this pathology, to explore the epidemiology, clinical symptoms and treatment methods, as well as to assess the prognosis of the disease depending on the histological type of tumor.
About the Authors
N. G. Uskova
Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Ministry of Health of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Cand. of Sci (Med.), Pediatric Surgeon Department of Oncology and Pediatric Surgery, Senior Researcher Department of Thoracoabdominal Surgery
1 Samory Mashela St., Moscow, 117997
D. G. Akhaladze
Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Ministry of Health of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Dr. of Sci. (Med.), Deputy Chief Physician for Surgery, Head of the Department of Thoracoabdominal Surgery
1 Samory Mashela St., Moscow, 117997
N. S. Grachev
Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Ministry of Health of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Dr. of Sci. (Med.), Professor, General Directorat
1 Samory Mashela St., Moscow, 117997
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Uskova N.G., Akhaladze D.G., Grachev N.S. Primary malignant lung tumors in children (review of the literature). Russian Journal of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. 2025;12(1):48-54. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21682/2311-1267-2025-12-1-48-54
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