Mucous Gland Adenoma of the Bronchus: A case report.
- Author:
Sook Tae HA
;
Kang Suek SUH
;
Sun Kyung LEE
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Adenoma
- From:Korean Journal of Pathology
1986;20(2):226-228
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
A case of mucous gland adenoma arising from the main bronchus of the middle lobe of the right lung is reported, with review of related literatures. The patient, a 12 year-old Korean male, was admitted to Pusan National University Hospital with complaints of progressive coughing and dyspnea. Roentgenographic studies revealed a well defined mass involving the right middle lobe of the lung. With the impression of benign tumor, right middle lobectomy was performed. The gross specimen revealed a polypoid mass involving the main bronchus, measuring 4.5x 3.7 x 2.5cm. The cut surface of the mass revealed yellow-gray myxoid tissue. Histologically, the mass consisted of glandular structures filled with mucus, which proved to be acid one on histochemical study. The glandular lining was made up of a single layer of berign mucous cells, many of them being flattened.
