Bronchial leiomyoma
A bronchial leiomyoma is a relatively rare form of
bronchi, trachea and other lung tissue. They may also be derived from blood vessels.[1] These tumors typically form from the smooth muscle tissue lining the bronchi. They grow as a solitary tumor attaching themselves to the sides of the bronchi.[2]
Diagnosis
This type of tumor can be mistaken for
chest x-rays, blood sample and taking a tissue sample of the tumor. An associated test is for tuberculosis, but the results are negative for this infection.[2]
Treatment
Surgical removal is the usual treatment to remove the tumor. A less invasive method of removing a small leiomyoma is through a bronchoscopy. Recovery is usually complete.[2]
Epidemiology
Bronchial leiomyomas are only 0.1% to 2% of benign lung tumours.[3][1] Bronchial leiomyomas comprise 33–45% of respiratory system leiomyomas. People usually develop the tumor in middle age. These growths appear in men and women at the same rate.[2]
History
The first bronchial leiomyoma was described by in 1909.[2]
References
- ^ PMID 27621844.-a protocol
- ^ PMID 26029544.
- ^ "Bronchial leiomyoma". Humpath.com. 17 January 2017.