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Pulmonary mucoepidermoid lung carcinoma in pediatric confused with asthma

Authors :
Le Thuong Vu
Nguyen Minh Duc
Thieu-Thi Tra My
Luong Viet Bang
Le-Thi My
Le-Tu Phuong Thuy
Hoang-Van Sy
Source :
Respiratory Medicine Case Reports, Vol 33, Iss , Pp 101471- (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2021.

Abstract

Pulmonary mucoepidermoid carcinoma (PMEC) is an extremely rare tumor of the respiratory system. The clinical presentation of PMEC is variable and nonspecific, including cough, hemoptysis, and wheezing, and may mimic other symptoms of pneumonia or asthma. Here, we present a case of PMEC in a 12-year-old male who was diagnosed with and treated for asthma for 2 years. The patient presented with symptoms of respiratory failure that did not respond to steroids or bronchodilator medications. Chest computed tomography (CT) scans revealed an endotracheal tumor. The patient underwent complete tumor resection, with no signs of recurrence 6 months after treatment.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22130071
Volume :
33
Issue :
101471-
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.b81a29a2df824c9c91d973feb56a53f3
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmcr.2021.101471