Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the bronchus

Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2000 Jul-Aug;17(5):401-8. doi: 10.1080/08880010050034346.

Abstract

Bronchoscopy in a 4.5-year-old girl with recurrent pneumonia showed an exophytic endobronchial mass. Biopsy disclosed microscopic and ultrastructural features of a low-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma. Complete cure was accomplished by surgical removal of the tumor and right lower lobe.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Bronchial Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Bronchial Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Bronchial Neoplasms / surgery
  • Carcinoma, Mucoepidermoid / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Mucoepidermoid / pathology*
  • Carcinoma, Mucoepidermoid / surgery
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Goblet Cells / pathology
  • Goblet Cells / ultrastructure
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pneumonia / etiology