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| Definition: |
A bronchial adenoma is a glandular tumor in the trachea or large bronchi (the large airways of the lung) that usually causes obstruction of the airway. Although the term bronchial adenoma classically refers to a benign tumor of the airway, also known as a mucous gland adenoma, it is often misapplied to malignant tumors such as carcinomas and carcinoids of the airways.
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| Alternative Names: |
Bronchial gland tumors; Mucous Gland Adenoma; Bronchial carcinoid tumors; Adenocarcinoma of the bronchus; Cancer - bronchial adenoma
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| Causes, incidence, and risk factors: |
| These tumors grow slowly and metastasize (spread) infrequently. The cause is unknown. There is a tendency of this type of tumor to cause bleeding or obstruction of a lung or lung lobe. |
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| Treatment: |
| Surgical or endoscopic resection is the standard treatment for this tumor. |
| Expectations (prognosis): |
| The outcome after surgical resection is excellent- complete cure is typical. |
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Review Date: 12/6/2001
Reviewed By: Darrell N. Kotton, M.D., Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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