Leiomyoma of the Bronchus: A Case Report.
- Author:
Moon Soo KIM
1
;
Sook Whan SUNG
;
Young Tae KIM
;
Joo Hyun KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Bronchial neoplasm;
Leiomyoma;
Bronchoplasty
- MeSH:
Adult;
Biopsy;
Bronchi*;
Bronchial Neoplasms;
Bronchoscopy;
Diagnosis;
Early Diagnosis;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Leiomyoma*;
Lung;
Respiratory Sounds
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
1999;32(1):88-91
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Leiomyoma of the bronchus is a very rare, benign tumor of the lung. We herein report a case of endobronchial leiomyoma which was treated by sleeve bronchoplasty without resection of the lung and without any complications. A 35-year-old man was admitted to our hospital complaining of stridor. Bronchoscopy revealed a round, hypervascular and smooth tumor nearly obstructing the left main bronchus at 1.5 cm distal portion from the carina. Biopsy was not performed for fear of massive hemorrhage. A sleeve resection of left main bronchus including the tumor and end-to-end anastomosis were performed. The histologic diagnosis was leiomyoma. The early diagnosis and appropriate surgical treatment to preserve the pulmonary function are important points of consideration.
