Carinal Leiomyoma: Report
of a Case Treated by Carinal Resection and Reconstruction

Here, we present a case report on a young female patient with a carinal leiomyoma. The patient complained of progressive dyspnea and paroxysmal cough. The laminagram and bronchoscopy revealed a lobulated carinal tumor, and carinal resection and reconstruction were performed. In this report, we will emphasize the appropriate surgical treatment for this condition.

Key words:

Carinal leiomyoma - Benign lung tumor - Carinal resection and reconstruction

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Received for Publication: December 20, 2000