Journal of Lung Cancer  2004;3(2):128-132

Endobronchial Leiomyoma: Report of a Case Removed by Fiberoptic Bronchoscope.

Chang Young SON 1 ; Jeong Ook WI ; Kyu Sik KIM ; Yu Il KIM ; Chang Min PARK ; Soo Ock KIM ; Sung Chul LIM ; Young Chul KIM ; Sung Ja AHN ; Kook Joo NA ; Yun Hyeon KIM ; Jung Ah KOO ; Kyung Ok PARK

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Keywords

Endobronchial leiomyoma; Bronchoscopy; Pneumonia

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

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.