Endotracheobronchial neurofibromas

Ann Thorac Surg. 2002 Nov;74(5):1704-6. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(02)03958-9.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bronchial Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Bronchial Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurofibroma / diagnostic imaging
  • Neurofibroma / surgery*
  • Pneumonectomy
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Tracheal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Tracheal Neoplasms / surgery*