Surgical options in the treatment of endobronchial carcinoid tumor

Abstract Endobronchial carcinoid tumors (ECT) are the most common pulmonary neuroendocrine tumor in the pediatric population. We report two cases of ECT in children who presented with recurrent pneumonia and bronchial asthma-like symptoms. Rigid bronchoscopy revealed an endobronchial mass with biops...

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Published inJournal of pediatric surgery case reports Vol. 30; no. C; pp. 61 - 63
Main Authors AlKharashi, Nawaf, Al-Namshan, Mohammed, AlShammari, Jaber, Gieballa, Mutaz, AlJadaan, Saud, Crankson, Stanley
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Inc 01.03.2018
Elsevier
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Endobronchial carcinoid tumor
Pediatric
Recurrent pneumonia
Surgery
Unresolved asthma
Endobronchial carcinoid tumor
Recurrent pneumonia
Pediatric
Unresolved asthma
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Summary:Abstract Endobronchial carcinoid tumors (ECT) are the most common pulmonary neuroendocrine tumor in the pediatric population. We report two cases of ECT in children who presented with recurrent pneumonia and bronchial asthma-like symptoms. Rigid bronchoscopy revealed an endobronchial mass with biopsy confirming the diagnosis. Both children underwent surgical resection with an uneventful post-operative course. Neither of children required adjuvant chemotherapy nor radiotherapy and with a mean of follow-up of 8 years with no recurrence. Physicians should be aware that children with recurrent pneumonia and asthma-like symptoms may have ECT. Appropriate investigations including CT scan, bronchoscopy, and biopsy would ensure early diagnosis and surgery.
ISSN:2213-5766
2213-5766
DOI:10.1016/j.epsc.2017.11.008