Endobronchial Lipoma Diagnosed by Chest CT: A Case Report.
- Author:
Chan Beom PARK
1
;
Dong Gon CHO
;
Myeong Im AHN
;
So Hyang SONG
;
Chi Hong KIM
;
Jin Young YOO
;
Kyu Do CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Catholic University Medical College, St. Vincent's Hospital, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Endobronchial lipoma;
Computed tomography;
Lipoma
- MeSH:
Bronchiectasis;
Bronchoscopes;
Diagnosis;
Endoscopes;
Lipoma*;
Lung;
Thoracotomy;
Thorax*;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2003;36(1):39-42
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Endobronchial lipomas are rare benign tumors that arise from the lung. They partially or totally obstruct the bronchial lumen, producing a variable degree of collapse, irreversible bronchiectasis, and pulmonary damage. Although bronchoscope, CT and MR are reported to be helpful in establishing the diagnosis, CT is highly specific and sensitive in detecting fatty tumor. They may be removed by endoscope or thoracotomy or lobectomy. We present a case of endobronchial lipoma completely obstructing the right middle lobe and postobstructive irreversible pulmonary change with review of literatures.
