J Korean Radiol Soc.  2001 Nov;45(5):479-482. 10.3348/jkrs.2001.45.5.479.

Myoepithelioma of the Lung: A Case Report

• Kim HJ
• Park JH
• Cho JK
• Koo YW

• KMID: 2200348
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.2001.45.5.479

Abstract

Myoepithelioma is a rare tumor composed of cells that are morphologically similar to myoepithelial cells. Myoepithelial tumors usually occur in major and minor salivary glands, though have also been found in sweat and mammary glands. Myoepithelioma very rarely originates in lung parenchyma, though can arise from tracheobronchial submucosal glands. We encountered a case of myoepithelioma originating in lung parenchyma, and report the CT findings, including the pathologic characteristics of the disease.

Keyword

Lung neoplasms; Lung neoplasms, CT; Lung neoplasms, diagnosis

MeSH Terms

Lung Neoplasms
Lung*
Mammary Glands, Human
Myoepithelioma*
Salivary Glands, Minor
Sweat