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An 83 years old woman with known ovarian carcinoma complained of dyspnea, dysphagia and hoarseness. Clinical and radiological investigations revealed a mediastinal metastasis involving and penetrating the right main bronchus. Palliation of dyspnea was achieved by laser therapy.

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Endobronchial Metastasis of Ovarian Cancer. A Case Report

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