Endobronchial Leiomyoma: Report of a Case Removed by Fiberoptic Bronchoscope
Journal of Lung Cancer
;
: 128-132, 2004.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
An endobronchial leiomyoma is extremely rare benign tumor of the lung. Most endobronchial leiomyomas reported in the literature have been resected by either a lobectomy or a pneumonectomy. Herein is report a case whose tumor was successfully removed using a fiberoptic bronchoscope without surgical resection. A 64-year-old female presented with a fever, and a cough with purulent sputum of 10 days duration. The bronchoscopy revealed a 1cm sized, glistening, light yellow colored mass lesion totally obstructing the orifice of the superior segment of the right lower lobe. During the bronchoscopic biopsy procedures, the mass lesion was completely removed. A diagnosis of a leiomyoma was made from a histological examination of the obtained specimen. The early diagnosis and appropriate treatment including bronchoscopic removal may prevent respiratory complications.
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Main subject:
Pneumonectomy
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Pneumonia
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Sputum
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Biopsy
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Bronchoscopy
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Cough
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Bronchoscopes
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Early Diagnosis
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Diagnosis
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Fever
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Screening study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Lung Cancer
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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