Inflammatory endobronchial polyps unleashing recurrent pneumothorax: a case report
Inflammatory endobronchial polyps (IEPs) are rare benign lesions that originate from the bronchial mucosa. While pneumothorax is a well‐known complication of various pulmonary conditions, its association with IEPs is exceedingly uncommon and poorly understood. This case report presents a unique and...
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Wiley Open Access
2024
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/105749/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/rcr2.1278 |
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| Summary: | Inflammatory endobronchial polyps (IEPs) are rare benign lesions that originate from the bronchial mucosa. While pneumothorax is a well‐known complication of various pulmonary conditions, its association with IEPs is exceedingly uncommon and poorly understood. This case report presents a unique and explosive encounter of a patient with an inflammatory endobronchial polyp who experienced a pneumothorax, shedding light on the clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and management strategies for this rare entity. |
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