Lung tumors

Abstract

Pediatric lung tumors are rare compared with adults.1 In contrast, metastatic tumors are commonly reported in children. The majority of primary lung tumors in children are malignant. 2,3 Most benign and malignant lung tumors in children are discovered accidentally on a routine chest X-ray taken for nonspecific symptoms. Although radiological investigations define these lesions accurately, it is difficult to differentiate between benign and malignant lesions without microscopic examination. Therefore, all lung lesions in children should be resected unless it is possible to confirm an infective etiology.