Primary endobronchial myxoid leiomyoma in a child: An unusual case report and review of literature.
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2016-01
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Primary leiomyomas are rare benign tumors of the lung and only 25 cases have
been documented in children, most of which are endobronchial. Leiomyomas
are benign smooth muscle neoplasms, usually diagnosed on morphological
characteristics. However, immunohistochemistry plays a crucial role in the
lineage differentiation when these are encountered at unusual sites or with
unexpected morphological features. We report a case of endobronchial tumor
of a 13‑year‑old male child who presented with a dry cough and hemoptysis.
A mass lesion in the right main bronchus was detected by bronchoscopy and
contrast‑enhanced computed tomography. On histopathological examination
of the resected specimen, a diagnosis of myxoid leiomyoma was made. To the
best of our knowledge, this is the first case of myxoid leiomyoma to be reported
in the respiratory tract. This case also demonstrates the need for a high index of
suspicion and the role of immunomarkers in the diagnosis of such challenging
cases.
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Endobronchial, immunohistochemistry, leiomyoma, myxoid
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Awasthi Ashutosh, Dubey Suparna, Sabhikhi Abha K, Bal Sabyasachi. Primary endobronchial myxoid leiomyoma in a child: An unusual case report and review of literature. Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology. 2016 Jan-Mar 59(1): 87-89.