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Chest radiograph and chest CT scan before bronchoscopic resection. Arrow indicating atelectasis of the superior segment of the right lower lobe.
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On chest radiograph and chest-computed tomography (CT) scan, atelectasis of the superior segment of the right lower lobe was present (see Figure 1).
Endobronchial lipoma and successful bronchoscopic cryorecanalization ((a): bronchial occlusion due to endobronchial lipoma; (b): recanalization using the Cryoprobe; (c): successful reopening of the endoluminal airway obstruction).
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This led to the reopening of the occluded airway see Figure 2.
Proliferation of mature adipose tissue with mucoid changes covered by regular bronchial mucosa. Stained with hematoxylin and eosin, 100x magnification.
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There was no evidence of malignancy, and thus, a diagnosis of endobronchial lipoma was established; see Figure 3.
Chest radiograph one month after bronchoscopic resection.
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The patient recovered, and atelectasis was on the decrease when reviewed one month after the intervention, see Figure 4.
Chest radiograph seven months after bronchoscopic resection.
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Seven months after bronchoscopic intervention; the patient was still free of complaints, and atelectasis had been resolved; see Figure 5.