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Australasian Radiology Mar 1981
Topics: Adult; Bronchial Neoplasms; Humans; Lipoma; Male; Radiography
PubMed: 7271617
DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1673.1981.tb02213.x -
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery Jun 2010To report our experience for the treatment of lung tumors of the right main bronchus (RMB) invading the carina. (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
To report our experience for the treatment of lung tumors of the right main bronchus (RMB) invading the carina.
METHODS
From February 2000 till January 2007 we have identified 8 cases (1.09%) requiring carinal surgery.Plan of action: Close cooperation with anaesthetics, long flexible ET tube, Right posterolateral thoracotomy, no irrevocable steps until resection guaranteed, mobilization of trachea and main bronchus, division of the trachea & Left main bronchus. Intubate across surgical field. Tailoring for airway size discrepancies, appropriately. Construction of the tracheobronchial anastomosis around the ventilatory tube. Skillfull reintubation, over a long boogie.
RESULTS
Mortality: 12.5% due to ARDS (one patient)Morbidity: anastomotic stenosis requiring stent (one patient). Follow-up 52 +/- 11 months.Recurrences: 2 patients (both with pathological N2 disease on histology).
CONCLUSIONS
Success of carinal surgery depends on careful patient selection, team approach and attention to detail. Patients with N2 disease carry the worst prognosis.
Topics: Aged; Algorithms; Bronchi; Bronchial Neoplasms; Female; Humans; Lung Neoplasms; Male; Middle Aged; Neoplasm Staging; Pneumonectomy; Thoracotomy; Trachea
PubMed: 20565903
DOI: 10.1186/1749-8090-5-51 -
Archives of Pathology & Laboratory... Apr 2003Primary lung tumors mimicking the salivary gland-type neoplasms are extremely rare. These types of tumors originate from submucosal bronchial glands.... (Review)
Review
Primary lung tumors mimicking the salivary gland-type neoplasms are extremely rare. These types of tumors originate from submucosal bronchial glands. Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma is an uncommon tumor in this group, and only 7 cases have been reported. It is considered to be a low-grade malignant neoplasm. We report a case of epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma of bronchial gland origin in a 73-year-old man who presented with coughing and dyspnea. The bronchus of the left lower lobe contained a tumor mass that had a polypoid growth pattern. The tumor also extended into the pulmonary parenchyma, forming a well-circumscribed mass with a pushing margin. The tumor consisted of epithelial and myoepithelial cells. The epithelial cells were positive for cytokeratins and epithelial membrane antigen, while the myoepithelial cells were positive for S100 protein and muscle-specific actin. According to these findings, we diagnosed epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma. After undergoing pneumonectomy, the patient has been disease free for 34 months.
Topics: Aged; Bronchial Neoplasms; Carcinoma; Humans; Lung Neoplasms; Male; Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial; Pneumonectomy
PubMed: 12683896
DOI: 10.5858/2003-127-e177-ECOTL -
Internal Medicine (Tokyo, Japan) Dec 2003Neurilemmomas are benign tumors which originate from Schwann cells. They rarely occur in the trachea or bronchus. We encountered two cases of endobronchial neurilemmoma... (Review)
Review
Neurilemmomas are benign tumors which originate from Schwann cells. They rarely occur in the trachea or bronchus. We encountered two cases of endobronchial neurilemmoma and in this context, reviewed 48 cases previously reported in Japan. Neurilemmomas can occur in all regions of the bronchial tree and they often progress into both intraluminal and extraluminal spaces. Incomplete resection results in a local recurrence, despite being rare. As for appropriate therapies, surgery, bronchofiberoptic removal and yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) laser resection can be chosen depending on the patient's status.
Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Bronchial Neoplasms; Bronchoscopy; Fatal Outcome; Humans; Japan; Laser Therapy; Male; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; Neurilemmoma
PubMed: 14714962
DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.42.1215 -
Pediatric Pulmonology Dec 2021Endobronchial mucoepidermoid tumors are rare neoplasms. Due to nonspecific symptoms, diagnosis can be challenging, but early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for...
Endobronchial mucoepidermoid tumors are rare neoplasms. Due to nonspecific symptoms, diagnosis can be challenging, but early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for prognosis. We present the case of a boy, with chronic respiratory insufficiency due to bronchiolitis obliterans, that presented worsening exertional dyspnea at 12 years. Spirometry showed unexpected deterioration of respiratory function and a computed tomography scan revealed an obstructive polypoid mass in the intermediate bronchus. Given the severe basal ventilatory compromise and risk associated with surgical treatment, rigid bronchoscopy, and laser photocoagulation were performed, with clinical and functional improvement. The histological examination revealed a low-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma. The option for a minimally invasive procedure requires careful follow-up due to the risk of tumor recurrence.
Topics: Bronchial Neoplasms; Bronchiolitis Obliterans; Bronchoscopy; Carcinoma, Mucoepidermoid; Child; Humans; Male; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
PubMed: 34583420
DOI: 10.1002/ppul.25685 -
Chest Jan 2003Several recent studies discuss bronchoscopic techniques for treating endobronchial lipoma, an extremely rare benign tumor. (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
Several recent studies discuss bronchoscopic techniques for treating endobronchial lipoma, an extremely rare benign tumor.
OBJECTIVES
To describe the epidemiology of endobronchial lipoma and to propose appropriate therapeutic policies for treating this tumor.
METHODS
We reviewed 64 cases of endobronchial lipoma: 33 cases previously reported in 30 different articles, and 31 case reports presented at thoracic meetings in Japan.
RESULTS
Of the 64 patients included in this study (50 male and 14 female; mean age, 60 years), 40 patients had endobronchial lipoma in the right lung and 23 patients had it in the left lung. The overwhelming majority of the tumors (n = 61) were found in the first three subdivisions of the tracheobronchial tree. Forty-eight patients (75%) were symptomatic, and their symptoms included cough, sputum, hemoptysis, elevated temperature, and dyspnea. Additionally, abnormal radiographic findings were reported for 51 patients (80%): 18 patients had atelectasis, 14 patients had infiltration or consolidation, 6 patients showed volume loss of the lung, and mass shadow was identified in 9 patients, and another abnormality including pleural effusion was found in 4 patients. Forty patients underwent surgical resection: 4 pneumonectomies, 24 lobectomies, 8 bilobectomies, and 4 resections by bronchotomy. Bronchoscopic resection was carried out in 17 cases: 7 cases by Nd-YAG laser, 5 cases by electrosurgical snaring forceps, and another 5 cases with a combined therapy using both procedures.
CONCLUSIONS
Bronchoscopic resection should be considered as the first choice of treatment for endobronchial lipoma; however, surgical therapy is indicated for patients who show the possibility of a complicated malignant tumor, who have destructive peripheral lung disease, who have extrabronchial growth, or who may have technical difficulties during the bronchoscopic procedure.
Topics: Bronchial Neoplasms; Female; Humans; Japan; Lipoma; Middle Aged
PubMed: 12527636
DOI: 10.1378/chest.123.1.293 -
Fortschritte Der Medizin Jun 1974
Topics: Adult; Age Factors; Aged; Biopsy, Needle; Bronchial Neoplasms; Female; Humans; Lymphatic Metastasis; Male; Middle Aged; Occupational Diseases; Prognosis; Radionuclide Imaging; Respiratory Function Tests; Sex Factors; Smoking
PubMed: 4839014
DOI: No ID Found -
Revue Medicale de Liege May 1983
Topics: Adenoma; Adult; Bronchial Neoplasms; Female; Humans; Male
PubMed: 6878949
DOI: No ID Found -
Osterreichische Krankenpflegezeitschrift May 1983
Topics: Adult; Aged; Bronchial Neoplasms; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged
PubMed: 6554594
DOI: No ID Found -
Revue de L'infirmiere Feb 1981
Topics: Aged; Bronchial Neoplasms; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Neoplasm Metastasis; Prognosis; Smoking
PubMed: 6908109
DOI: No ID Found