Endobronchial lipoma, an extremely rare benign tumour of the lung, mimicking asthma bronchiale

Abstract

Endobronchial lipomas are extremely rare benign tumours of the lung. Their clinical presentation mimics that of obstructive lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), leading to a delay in diagnosis and errors in treatment. Therefore, making precise diagnosis may be challenging. We report a case of a 63-year-old man with paroxysmal attacks of dyspnea, non-productive cough, and wheezing, initially suspect for adult onset asthma, but with a final diagnosis of endobronchial lipoma.

Keywords:

• endobronchial lipoma
• rare benign tumour
• mimicking asthma
• malignancy
• endoscopic resection