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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Granular cell tumors (GCTs) originate from Schwann cells.
  • GCTs in the aerodigestive tract are uncommon and pose diagnostic difficulties.

Observation:

  • A 59-year-old woman presented with cough, dyspnea, fever, and chest pain.
  • Imaging revealed a right middle lobe consolidation and a right bronchial mass.
  • Bronchoscopy identified a polypoid mass in the right bronchus intermedius and lesions in other airways.

Findings:

  • Histology confirmed a benign granular cell tumor.
  • Bronchoalveolar lavage detected *Streptococcus pneumoniae*.
  • The patient, at 59, is noted as the oldest reported GCT case.

Implications:

  • GCTs can manifest as polypoid tumors leading to recurrent postobstructive pneumonia.
  • Surgical resection is the most effective treatment for GCTs.
  • This case expands the known age range for GCT presentation.