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Lakshitha Anbazhakan¹, Asad Ullah¹, Rohit Munagala¹

¹Augusta University, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia, USA.

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Summary

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Endobronchial lipomas, rare benign lung tumors, can obstruct airways and mimic COPD or asthma. This case highlights cryotherapy for diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing their consideration in dyspnea evaluations.

Keywords:

Airway Obstruction Bronchoscopy Lipoma

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Thoracic Surgery
Oncology

Background:

Endobronchial lipomas are rare, benign lung neoplasms.
They can cause bronchial obstruction and parenchymal damage.
Often misdiagnosed due to symptoms overlapping with COPD and asthma.

Observation:

A literature review revealed fewer than 50 documented cases between 2011-2021.
Management guidelines are lacking; interventional debulking is typical.
A unique case of endobronchial lipoma is presented.

Findings:

The patient underwent successful bronchoscopic debulking using a cryotherapy probe.
Histopathologic analysis confirmed the diagnosis of endobronchial lipoma.
The lipoma's unique location was identified through literature review.

Implications:

Clinicians should consider endobronchial lipomas in the differential diagnosis for patients with dyspnea.
Investigating endobronchial lesions is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
This case contributes to understanding the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for endobronchial lipomas.