Non-Neural (S-100 Negative) Bronchial Granular Cell Tumor Causing Acute Respiratory Failure

Fetal Pediatr Pathol. 2020 Feb;39(1):85-89. doi: 10.1080/15513815.2019.1636431. Epub 2019 Jul 9.

Abstract

Introduction: Endobronchial granular cell tumors are uncommon in the pediatric population. Case report: A 9-year-old female presented with respiratory failure due to an endobronchial tumor. After debulking and diagnosis, she underwent thoracotomy with right upper lobe resection and bronchoplasty. Pathology demonstrated an endobronchial S-100 negative granular cell tumor, which to our knowledge, is the first such report in the literature. Conclusion: Endobronchial granular cell tumors may cause obstructive respiratory failure, are amenable to surgery, and may be S-100 negative.

Keywords: S-100 protein; alveolar soft part sarcoma; endobronchial mass; granular cell tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bronchi / pathology*
  • Bronchoscopy / methods
  • Child
  • Female
  • Granular Cell Tumor / diagnosis
  • Granular Cell Tumor / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology*
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / pathology*