Endobronchial Myxoma: An Uncommon Entity

J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol. 2018 Oct;25(4):335-339. doi: 10.1097/LBR.0000000000000503.

Abstract

A 31-year-old woman presented with progressive breathlessness since 1 year. Flexible bronchoscopy revealed a vascular tumor completely occluding the right main bronchus. A diagnosis of primary endobronchial myxoma was made. Tumor debulking was performed using rigid bronchoscopy. This enabled right lower lobectomy. A literature search yielded 12 cases of primary pulmonary myxoma, and only 2 previous reports of endobronchial myxoma. Most tumors were incidentally detected and were cured surgically. Endobronchial myxomas are rare and are usually asymptomatic. Treatment involves surgical excision. Rigid bronchoscopy serves as a bridge to surgery and can reduce the extent of surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Airway Obstruction / diagnostic imaging
  • Airway Obstruction / etiology
  • Airway Obstruction / surgery*
  • Bronchi / blood supply
  • Bronchi / diagnostic imaging
  • Bronchi / pathology*
  • Bronchial Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Bronchial Neoplasms / pathology
  • Bronchial Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Bronchoscopy / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases, Obstructive / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung Diseases, Obstructive / etiology
  • Lung Diseases, Obstructive / surgery*
  • Myxoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Myxoma / pathology
  • Myxoma / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Neoplasms / complications*
  • Vascular Neoplasms / pathology