Fatal primary carcinoma of the lung in a 16‐year‐old boy who smoked cigarettes is described. The disease progressed rapidly even after a lobectomy, without evidence of lymphatic involvement, was performed. A plea is made for even broader education of physicians and laymen in the potential harmful effects of cigarette smoking.
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