Myoepithelioma of the Lung: A Case Report.
10.3348/jkrs.2001.45.5.479
- Author:
Hyun Jin KIM
1
;
Jeong Hoon PARK
;
Jae Kwoeng CHO
;
Yong Woon KOO
Author Information
1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Maryknoll Hospital. khj7322@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lung neoplasms;
Lung neoplasms, CT;
Lung neoplasms, diagnosis
- MeSH:
Lung Neoplasms;
Lung*;
Mammary Glands, Human;
Myoepithelioma*;
Salivary Glands, Minor;
Sweat
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
2001;45(5):479-482
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
