Endobronchial Lipoma: A Rare Cause of Bronchial Occlusion

Abstract Endobronchial lipoma is a rare benign neoplasm of the tracheobronchial tree. Despite its benign nature, associated endoluminal polypoid growth can cause bronchial occlusion. In this paper, we present the consequences of a late diagnosis of this condition.

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Published inArchivos de bronconeumología (English ed.) Vol. 49; no. 11; pp. 494 - 496
Main Authors Triviño, Ana, Mora-Cabezas, Montserrat, Vallejo-Benitez, Ana, García-Escudero, Antonio, González-Cámpora, Ricardo
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Spain Elsevier España 01.11.2013
Subjects
Airway Obstruction - etiology
Asma
Asthma
Bronchial neoplasms
Bronchial Neoplasms - complications
Bronchial Neoplasms - diagnosis
Bronchial Neoplasms - pathology
Bronchial Neoplasms - surgery
Bronchoscopy
Delayed Diagnosis
Humans
Internal Medicine
Lipoma
Lipoma - complications
Lipoma - diagnosis
Lipoma - pathology
Lipoma - surgery
Male
Middle Aged
Neoplasia endobronquial
Pneumonectomy
Pulmonary/Respiratory
Smoking - adverse effects
Neoplasia endobronquial
Asma
Lipoma
Bronchial neoplasms
Asthma
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Summary:Abstract Endobronchial lipoma is a rare benign neoplasm of the tracheobronchial tree. Despite its benign nature, associated endoluminal polypoid growth can cause bronchial occlusion. In this paper, we present the consequences of a late diagnosis of this condition.
ISSN:1579-2129
1579-2129
DOI:10.1016/j.arbr.2013.09.007