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Chronic bronchial foreign body mimicking peripheral lung tumor
1Second Department of Internal Medicine, Nagasaki University School of Medicine.
Internal Medicine (Tokyo, Japan)
|March 1, 1996
Summary
A rare case of chronic bronchial foreign body in an adult mimicked a lung tumor. Surgical removal revealed a white cedar branch, resolving recurrent hemoptysis.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Recurrent hemoptysis can present diagnostic challenges.
- Peripheral lung nodules require thorough investigation.
Observation:
- A 61-year-old female presented with recurrent hemoptysis and a right lower lobe lung nodule.
- Bronchial arteriogram revealed a hypervascular nodule.
Findings:
- Surgical resection of the nodule identified a chronic bronchial foreign body, specifically a white cedar branch.
- This foreign body was the cause of the patient's symptoms.
Implications:
- Chronic bronchial foreign bodies, though uncommon in adults, are a critical differential diagnosis for peripheral lung tumors.
- This case highlights the importance of considering foreign bodies in patients with unexplained hemoptysis and lung nodules.