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[Recurrent pneumonia revealing a bronchial carcinoid tumor: report of two cases]
Abstract : Carcinoid tumors are the most common endobronchial tumor in the pediatric population, and represent a rare cause of airway obstruction. The authors report two cases of boys aged 10 and 11 years old, who presented with a 12-month history of recurrent pneumonia. Bronchial endoscopy showed an endobronchial tumor. Chest CT-scan identified local extension and lung-associated lesions; octreoscan was performed to detect distant metastases. Histopathological study concluded in typical carcinoid tumor. The outcome after surgical conservative resection is uneventful with a follow-up of 7 and 26 months. Bronchial tumors must be considered in children with recurrent pneumonia or persistant respiratory symptoms, and require CT scan and bronchial endoscopy for their diagnosis.
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Submitted on : Monday, December 15, 2008 - 11:35:01 AM
Last modification on : Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 12:08:04 PM
Contributor : Aurélien Vesin <>
Submitted on : Monday, December 15, 2008 - 11:35:01 AM
Last modification on : Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 12:08:04 PM