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Bronchial Adenoma
Alternate Names : Adenocarcinoma of the Bronchus, Bronchial Carcinoid Tumors, Bronchial Gland Tumors, Cancer - Bronchial Adenoma, Mucous Gland Adenoma
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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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
These tumors grow slowly and rarely metastasize (spread). 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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• Definition
• Bronchial Adenoma Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Bronchial Adenoma Symptoms & Signs
• Bronchial Adenoma Diagnosis & Tests
• Bronchial Adenoma Treatment
• Bronchial Adenoma Prognosis
• Bronchial Adenoma Complications
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Review Date : 10/22/2003
Reviewed By : Allen J. Blaivas, D.O., Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, University Hospital, Newark, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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