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Case Report: Rare primary bronchogenic acinic cell carcinoma in a pediatric patient
Yuxing Sun1, Jun Zhou2, Jiaojiao Zhu1
1Department of Respiration, Kunming Children's Hospital (Children's Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University), Kunming, Yunnan, China.
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Pediatric primary bronchial acinic cell carcinoma (AciCC) is a rare lung tumor. This case study details a successful surgical resection in a young boy, highlighting the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment for favorable outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Pediatric Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Acinic cell carcinoma (AciCC) is a rare salivary gland tumor.
- Primary bronchogenic AciCC is exceptionally rare, particularly in pediatric patients.
- Pediatric cases often present with non-specific symptoms like cough and fever, mimicking common respiratory infections.
Abstract:
Acinic cell carcinoma (AciCC) is an uncommon tumor of the salivary glands, with primary bronchogenic cases being particularly rare, especially in children. This report presents a case of a 3-year and 11-month-old boy who exhibited symptoms of cough and fever. Contrast-enhanced CT imaging revealed a solid mass in the right upper lung lobe accompanied by atelectasis, with poor bronchial visualization and no abnormal enhancement. Bronchoscopy identified a tumor obstructing the right upper lobe bronchial orifice. Surgical resection was performed, and histopathological analysis confirmed acinic cell carcinoma without lymph node involvement. The patient remained recurrence-free during an 18-month follow-up. Pediatric primary bronchial AciCC is exceptionally rare and typically manifests with non-specific symptoms. Radiological findings such as solid lung lesions or atelectasis may lead to misdiagnosis as pneumonia. However, complete surgical excision generally yields favorable outcomes.
