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Intravascular bronchioloalveolar tumour
S De-Luca1, C M Sanguinetti, I Bearzi
1Divisione di Pneumologia, Ospedale Regionale, Ancona, Italy.
The European Respiratory Journal
|March 1, 1990
Summary
A rare intravascular bronchioloalveolar tumour (IVBAT) was diagnosed in an asymptomatic man. This endothelial tumor showed slow progression over a decade.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Intravascular bronchioloalveolar tumour (IVBAT) is a rare pulmonary neoplasm.
- Diagnosis often relies on histopathological examination.
Observation:
- A 49-year-old asymptomatic male presented with a suspected IVBAT.
- The condition was diagnosed via open lung biopsy.
- The tumor exhibited a low rate of progression over an estimated ten-year period.
Findings:
- Immunohistochemistry confirmed the endothelial origin of the tumor.
- The case highlights a unique presentation of IVBAT.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of IVBAT presentation and behavior.
- Further research into endothelial lung tumors is warranted.