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Primary Pulmonary Endobronchial Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma Treated With Sleeve Resection in a 23‐Year‐Old Woman: Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Pulmonary Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma (PMEC) is a rare, slow-growing, low-grade primary intrathoracic cancer of the tracheobronchial tree that manifests as an exophytic endobronchial tumour with luminal obstruction. Radical surgery is the cornerstone of treatment for low-grade PMEC. We report a case of a 23-year-old woman who presented with intermittent haemoptysis. On imaging, an endoluminal mass was seen in the bronchus intermedius, also visualised on bronchoscopy, although biopsies were inconclusive. Final histology after surgical resection revealed a low-grade PMEC with tumour-free margins. The postoperative course was uncomplicated, and no recurrence was evident after 6 months. Lung-preserving sleeve resection for low-grade PMECs with clear margins is a safe and feasible surgery, offering favourable short-term outcomes. Ongoing surveillance will be necessary for longer-term results.

Source: Respirology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.70173

Authors: Ritika Rauniyar, Aakriti Sharma, Pratikshya Thapaliya, Ranjan Sapkota

Institutions: Tribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,130