Endotracheobronchial neurofibromas.

Hsu, Han-Shui; Wang, Chien-Ying; Li, Wing-Yin; Huang, Min-Hsiung · Ann Thorac Surg · 2002

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Among benign tracheobronchial neoplasms, neurofibromas of neurogenic origin are exceedingly rare. In a search world literature, only 23 cases of endotracheobronchial neurofibromas in 21 series were found. We report another case of a 52-year-old man who presented to our hospital with the symptoms of intermittent productive cough and fever. Bronchoscopy revealed a round tumor obstructing the lumen of the right main bronchus. Right sleeve pneumonectomy was performed, and neurofibroma was confirmed by pathologic examination. The literature is reviewed.

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