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[Endobronchial lipoma].

R Dacal¹, J Abal, P J Marcos

¹Servicio de Neumología, Complexo Hospitalario de Ourense, Ourense, 32005, Spain. raqueldacal@hotmail.com

Anales Del Sistema Sanitario De Navarra

|January 9, 2013

Summary

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Endobronchial lipomas are rare benign tumors causing bronchial obstruction. Endoscopic resection is the preferred treatment, as demonstrated in a case of a 74-year-old patient.

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Area of Science:

Pulmonology
Oncology
Gastroenterology

Background:

Endobronchial lipoma is an exceptionally rare benign tumor.
Symptoms typically arise from bronchial obstruction.

Observation:

A 74-year-old patient with a history of papillary thyroid carcinoma presented with symptoms.
Chest CT revealed a homogeneous, non-enhancing mass with fat density.

Findings:

Bronchoscopy and biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of endobronchial lipoma.
The patient underwent successful endoscopic resection of the tumor.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in obstructive lung disease.
Endoscopic resection is a viable and effective treatment for endobronchial lipomas.