Endobronchial mucoepidermoid carcinoma in a child with postinfectious bronchiolitis obliterans.
bronchoscopy
child
endobronchial mucoepidermoid carcinoma
laser
photocoagulation
Journal
Pediatric pulmonology
ISSN: 1099-0496
Titre abrégé: Pediatr Pulmonol
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 8510590
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
12 2021
12 2021
Historique:
revised:
27
08
2021
received:
26
03
2021
accepted:
30
08
2021
pubmed:
29
9
2021
medline:
25
12
2021
entrez:
28
9
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
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.
Types de publication
Case Reports
Letter
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
4063-4065Informations de copyright
© 2021 Wiley Periodicals LLC.
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