Case of Endobronchial Leiomyoma Treated by Bronchoscopic Resection
Author Information
Author(s): Sharifi Nourieh, Massoum Seyed Hossein Fattahi, Shahri Mahdi Karimi, Rezaei Alireza, Ashari Amir Ansa, Attar Alireza Sharifian, Amozeshi Ahmad
Primary Institution: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Conclusion
Endobronchial leiomyomas are rare benign tumors that can mimic asthma symptoms and are effectively treated with bronchoscopic resection.
Supporting Evidence
- Endobronchial leiomyomas are extremely rare, with fewer than 60 cases reported worldwide.
- The patient had a 10-year history of asthma-like symptoms that did not respond to treatment.
- Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of bronchial leiomyoma.
Takeaway
A woman had a rare lung tumor that looked like asthma, but doctors removed it using a special procedure, and she got better.
Methodology
The tumor was diagnosed through imaging and histological examination, and removed via bronchoscopic resection and tracheostomy.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
30-year-old non-smoker female.
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