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Alternative names Return to top
Bronchial gland tumors; Mucous Gland Adenoma; Bronchial carcinoid tumors; Adenocarcinoma of the bronchus; Cancer - bronchial adenomaDefinition Return to top
A bronchial adenoma is a glandular tumor in the trachea or large bronchi (the large airways of the lung) that usually causes obstruction of the airway. Although the term bronchial adenoma classically refers to a benign tumor of the airway, also known as a mucous gland adenoma, it is often misapplied to malignant tumors such as carcinomas and carcinoids of the airways.Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top
These tumors grow slowly and rarely metastasize (spread). The cause is unknown. There is a tendency of this type of tumor to cause bleeding or obstruction of a lung or lung lobe.Symptoms Return to top
Signs and tests Return to top
Treatment Return to top
Surgical or endoscopic removal of the tumor is the standard treatment.Expectations (prognosis) Return to top
Surgery usually results in a complete cure.Complications Return to top
Calling your health care provider Return to top
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