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Bronchial granular cell tumor incidentally detected during preoperative evaluation of thyroid carcinoma: A case report

  • Authors:
    • Biao Wang
    • Guozhu Liu
    • Baolu Liu
    • Rushuai Hou
    • Cuiping Li
    • Mengjie Li
    • Jian Zhu
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  • Published online on: July 3, 2025     https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2025.15171
  • Article Number: 425
  • Copyright: © Wang et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

The present case report describes a rare granular cell tumor (GCT) found in the right lower lobe bronchus of a 36‑year‑old male patient. The tumor was incidentally discovered during preparation for thyroid cancer surgery. The patient had noticed a neck mass 3 months prior to admission, which led to an ultrasound‑guided bilateral thyroid mass perforated biopsy and pathological examination. The examination revealed thyroid papillary carcinoma. A chest computed tomography scan showed a mass measuring ~29x23 cm near the right lower lobe hilum. Bronchoscopy, histopathological examination and immunohistochemical staining confirmed the diagnosis of GCT. The patient underwent a successful right lower lobe resection and had a smooth postoperative recovery. Subsequently, 1 month later, the patient underwent thyroid cancer surgery without any complications. The patient was regularly monitored and no specific discomfort was reported during the 18‑month follow‑up.
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Wang B, Liu G, Liu B, Hou R, Li C, Li M and Zhu J: Bronchial granular cell tumor incidentally detected during preoperative evaluation of thyroid carcinoma: A case report. Oncol Lett 30: 425, 2025.
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Wang, B., Liu, G., Liu, B., Hou, R., Li, C., Li, M., & Zhu, J. (2025). Bronchial granular cell tumor incidentally detected during preoperative evaluation of thyroid carcinoma: A case report. Oncology Letters, 30, 425. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2025.15171
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Wang, B., Liu, G., Liu, B., Hou, R., Li, C., Li, M., Zhu, J."Bronchial granular cell tumor incidentally detected during preoperative evaluation of thyroid carcinoma: A case report". Oncology Letters 30.3 (2025): 425.
Chicago
Wang, B., Liu, G., Liu, B., Hou, R., Li, C., Li, M., Zhu, J."Bronchial granular cell tumor incidentally detected during preoperative evaluation of thyroid carcinoma: A case report". Oncology Letters 30, no. 3 (2025): 425. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2025.15171