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Endobronchial fibroepithelial polyp.

Virginia Leiro-Fernández¹, Fernando Iglesias-Rio, Maribel Botana-Rial

¹*Pulmonary Department, Xeral-Cíes Hospital (CHUVI); †Pulmonary Department, Povisa Hospital; and ‡Thoracic Surgery Department, Xeral-Cíes Hospital (CHUVI), Vigo, Spain.

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A rare fibroepithelial polyp was found in a 77-year-old man's left main bronchus. This benign polypoid lesion was successfully removed using a flexible bronchoscope during examination.

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Area of Science:

Pulmonology
Thoracic Surgery
Pathology

Background:

Benign polypoid lesions in the bronchus are uncommon.
Fibroepithelial polyp subtype is exceptionally rare in this anatomical location.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a rare case of a fibroepithelial polyp in the bronchial tree.
To highlight the successful endoscopic management of this rare lesion.

Main Methods:

Case presentation of a 77-year-old male patient.
Diagnostic bronchoscopic examination.
Complete endoscopic removal using a flexible bronchoscope.

Main Results:

A fibroepithelial polyp was identified at the bifurcation of the left main bronchus.
The lesion was completely resected via flexible bronchoscopy.
No immediate complications were reported post-procedure.

Conclusions:

Fibroepithelial polyps, though rare, can occur in the central airways.
Flexible bronchoscopy is a viable and effective treatment modality for such lesions.
This case underscores the importance of considering rare diagnoses in bronchial polypoid lesions.