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[Recurrent pneumonia revealing a bronchial carcinoid tumor: report of two cases]

E Hullo1, C Llerena, C Durand

  • 1Service de pédiatrie générale et maladies infectieuses, CHU de Grenoble, BP 217, 38037 Grenoble cedex 09, France. EHullo@chu-grenoble.fr

Archives De Pediatrie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Francaise De Pediatrie
|June 15, 2007
PubMed

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Pediatric carcinoid tumors, a rare cause of airway obstruction, often present as recurrent pneumonia. Early diagnosis via CT scan and bronchial endoscopy is crucial for effective surgical treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Pulmonology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Carcinoid tumors are the most common endobronchial tumors in children.
  • They can cause rare but significant airway obstruction.
  • Recurrent pneumonia may be a presenting symptom in pediatric patients.

Observation:

  • Two boys, aged 10 and 11, presented with a year of recurrent pneumonia.
  • Bronchial endoscopy revealed endobronchial tumors.
  • CT scans showed local extension and lung lesions; octreoscans detected metastases.

Findings:

  • Histopathology confirmed typical carcinoid tumors in both cases.
  • Surgical conservative resection resulted in uneventful outcomes.
  • Follow-up periods were 7 and 26 months, respectively.

Implications:

  • Endobronchial tumors should be considered in children with persistent respiratory symptoms.
  • CT scan and bronchial endoscopy are essential diagnostic tools.
  • Timely diagnosis and surgical intervention lead to favorable prognoses in pediatric carcinoid tumors.

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