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. 1976 Aug 21;115(4):326–328.

Endobronchial lipoma: two cases and review of the literature.

D W Cockcroft, G M Copland, R E Donevan, R H Gourlay
PMCID: PMC1878661  PMID: 953901

Abstract

Endobronchial lipoma is a benign tumour of the large bronchi occurring in middle-aged men. To the 38 successfully treated cases in the English literature a further 2 are added. The symptoms are those of obstructive pneumonitis mimicking bronchogenic carcinoma, and the result of delayed therapy may be bronchiectasis. Treatment includes local resection through a bronchoscope or a bronchotomy incision, or removal, if necessary, of the obstructed lobe or lung at thoracotomy. Smoking may be important in the pathogenesis of this tumour.

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