Mucous Gland Adenoma Key Facts Terminology Benign tumor characterized by exuberant enlargement of normal endobronchial glands filled with mucous content above cartilaginous plate Etiology/Pathogenesis Exuberant dilatation and proliferation of normal…
Endobronchial Lipoma Key Facts Terminology Synonym: Lipomatous hamartoma Definition: Benign mesenchymal neoplasm composed exclusively of mature adipose tissue Clinical Issues Cough Shortness of breath Obstructive pneumonia Lipomas are more commonly…
Alveolar Adenoma Key Facts Terminology Benign intraparenchymal lung tumor Etiology/Pathogenesis Although the etiology of this tumor is not completely understood, it may originate from pneumocytes Clinical Issues General features Unusual…
Cartilaginous Hamartoma Key Facts Terminology Benign mesenchymoma Clinical Issues Intrapulmonary coin lesion of variable size Central or peripheral tumor Complete surgical resection Excellent prognosis Macroscopic Features Well-circumscribed lesion Firm with…
