Bronchial Carcinoid in a Child: A Case Report.
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2016-09
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Bronchial carcinoid (BC) make up 80-90% of a group of lung tumors formerly called “bronchial adenomas,” which also included
adenoid cystic carcinoma and mucoepidermoid carcinoma; hence, their actual incidence was not accurately known. It is a
rare entity in the pediatric population where metastatic lung tumors greatly outnumber primary lung tumors. BC account
for 2-5% of all lung neoplasms in adults but are the most common primary lung neoplasm of childhood, accounting for 80%
of malignant bronchopulmonary neoplasms in children. We have presented a case of left BC in an 11-year-old boy, with a
short review of literature, and discussed the management. We have discussed the surgical procedure in detail, pointing out
the possible pitfalls and their management.
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Carcinoid, Bronchial carcinoid, Bronchial sleeve resection
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Bedi Nandini K, Bedi H S, Grewal Alka G. Bronchial Carcinoid in a Child: A Case Report. IJSS Case Reports & Reviews. 2016 Sept; 3(4): 1-4.