Bronchoscopic management of endobronchial lipoma: A case report
Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, cilt.24, sa.2, ss.367-369, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 24 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2016
- Doi Numarası: 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2016.10199
- Dergi Adı: Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.367-369
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Bronchoscopic management, endobronchial lipoma, lung tumors
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Endobronchial lipomas are very rare tumors. Although surgery may be required in some cases, bronchoscopic removal is the preferred treatment modality. In this article, we present a case of endobronchial lipoma incidentally found after excision of a giant esophagus diverticulum. During follow-up of the patient, a tumor, located in the right lower lobe bronchus, was seen at thorax computed tomography. The tumor was excised via rigid bronchoscopy. This case highlights the effectiveness of rigid bronchoscopy in the management of endobronchial tumors.