Granular cell tumor of the bronchus ; a case report

Abstract

A 62-year old male visited our hospital for diagnosis and treatment of recurrent hemoptysis. Bronchoscopy revealed a white polypoid lesion at the orifice of the left bronchial branch B⁶. Biopsy of the polypoid lesion showed an inflammatory polyp. Two months later, bronchoscopy demonstrated edematous and granulated mucosa of the left gronchial branch B⁶. Biopsy of the mucosa showed granular cell tumor which contained S-100 protein. CT scan of the chest and bronchography demonstrated dilated bronchi in the left S⁶. Left lower lobectomy was performed. At present, one year later, there is no evidence of recurrence.