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  • Pulmonology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Endobronchial chondromas are uncommon benign tumors that can arise in the airways.
  • While sometimes associated with Carney triad, they can also occur as isolated lesions.

Observation:

  • A case of an endobronchial chondroma is presented in a 61-year-old male with an incidentally discovered polypoid lesion.
  • Flexible bronchoscopy revealed a pedunculated, vascularized mass in the proximal left main bronchus.

Findings:

  • Excisional biopsy confirmed a well-circumscribed lesion composed of mature cartilage and myxoid tissue, consistent with endobronchial chondroma.
  • A literature review identified 23 cases of isolated endobronchial chondromas.

Implications:

  • Endobronchial chondromas should be considered in the differential diagnosis of endobronchial tumors.
  • Early detection and surgical removal are vital to avoid airway obstruction and related complications.