Granular cell myoblastoma of the bronchus in a child: a case report. 1981

K Sawada, and S Fukuma, and K Karasawa, and T Suchi

Granular cell myoblastoma of of the right main bronchus in a 5-year-old girl is reported. The tumor extended to the lower trachea from the right main bronchus which was occluded completely by the tumor. The diagnosis was established histologically by a obtaining bronchoscopic biopsy specimen. Right pneumonectomy was carried out to control pulmonary suppuration caused by the tumor obstruction of the bronchus. External radiotherapy and interstitial brachytherapy were successful to control the growth of the residual tumor. She has been free from symptoms for about 12 years after the treatment.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D009379 Neoplasms, Muscle Tissue Neoplasms composed of muscle tissue: skeletal, cardiac, or smooth. The concept does not refer to neoplasms located in muscles. Myoblastoma,Myofibroblastoma,Muscle Tissue Neoplasms,Muscle Tissue Neoplasm,Myoblastomas,Myofibroblastomas,Neoplasm, Muscle Tissue
D001984 Bronchial Neoplasms Tumors or cancer of the BRONCHI. Neoplasms, Bronchial,Bronchial Neoplasm,Neoplasm, Bronchial
D002675 Child, Preschool A child between the ages of 2 and 5. Children, Preschool,Preschool Child,Preschool Children
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man

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