J Lung Cancer.
2004 Dec;3(2):128-132.
Endobronchial Leiomyoma: Report of a Case Removed by Fiberoptic Bronchoscope
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- 1Lung and Esophageal Cancer Clinic, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun Hospital, Korea. cyberkks@cnuh.com
- 2Department of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Korea.
- 3Department of Radiation Oncology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Korea.
- 4Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Korea.
- 5Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Korea.
- 6Department of Internal Medicine, Seonam University Medical School, Korea.
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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