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KMID : 0982820040030020128
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Journal of Lung Cancer
2004 Volume.3 No. 2 p.128 ~ p.132
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Endobronchial Leiomyoma: Report of a Case Removed by Fiberoptic Bronchoscope
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Son Chang-Young
Wi Jeong-Ook
Kim Kyu-Sik
Kim Yu-Il
Park Chang-Min
Kim Soo-Ock
Lim Sung-Chul
Kim Young-Chul
Ahn Sung-Ja
Na Kook-Joo
Kim Yun-Hyeon
Koo Jung-Ah
Park Kyung-Ok
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Abstract
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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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KEYWORD
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Endobronchial leiomyoma, Bronchoscopy, Pneumonia
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