A rare case of pedunculated bronchial hemangioma.
We describe a rare case of pedunculated endobronchial hemangioma observed in a 60-years-old patient complaining of chronic productive cough and accessional dyspnea which had been progressively worsening over 20 years. The lesion was first noticed at fiberoptic bronchoscopy; then computed tomography scan was performed and integrated with tridimensional reconstruction techniques. Pathology showed the picture of a vascular neoplasm, compatible with capillary hemangioma. The lesion was submitted to laser-assisted endoscopic removal in order to relieve the obstruction, leading to remission of symptoms.
Dipartimento di Biotecnologie Mediche e Medicina Legale, Sezione di Radiologia, Università di Palermo, Italy.
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D001984:Bronchial Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged