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.
Alternative Names
Bronchial gland tumors; Mucous Gland Adenoma; Bronchial carcinoid tumors; Adenocarcinoma of the bronchus; Cancer - bronchial adenoma
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.
Signs and tests
bronchoscopychest X-ray may show solitary lung nodule or pneumonia in one segment or lobe of the lung
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.