Endobronchial Lipoma: An Unusual Cause of Bronchial Obstruction
2011
Endobronchial Lipoma: A Rare Cause of Bronchial Obstruction
Sample size: 2
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Cao Dianbo, Sun Yutian, Yang Sirui
Primary Institution: The First Hospital of Jilin University
Conclusion
Endobronchial lipoma is a rare benign tumor that can cause bronchial obstruction, and multislice CT is crucial for its diagnosis.
Supporting Evidence
- Endobronchial lipoma accounts for only 0.1%–0.4% of all bronchial tumors.
- CT examination is highly specific and sensitive for detecting fat in lesions.
- Bronchoscopic biopsies can be inadequate for fat-containing lesions.
Takeaway
Endobronchial lipomas are rare lumps in the lungs that can block airways, and doctors use special scans to find them.
Methodology
The study involved clinical and radiological analysis of two cases of endobronchial lipoma, including multislice CT and bronchoscopy.
Limitations
The study is based on only two cases, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
One male aged 74 and one female aged 44.
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