Endobronchial schwannoma treated by rigid bronchoscopy with argon plasma coagulation

Tuberc Respir Dis (Seoul). 2012 Sep;73(3):174-7. doi: 10.4046/trd.2012.73.3.174. Epub 2012 Sep 28.

Abstract

Primary endobronchial schwannomas are extremely rare tumors that originate from Schwann cells. We report a case of primary endobronchial schwannoma. A 44-year-old woman, without respiratory symptoms, was presented with a nodule in the left main bronchus on her chest computed tomography scan. The nodule was removed by a rigid bronchoscopy with argon plasma coagulation. Biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of schwannoma. There was no recurrence during her 4-month follow-up.

Keywords: Bronchi; Bronchoscopy; Neurilemmoma.