The Role of Bronchoscopic Therapy in Bronchial Granular Cell Myoblastoma: Presentation of Three Cases
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چکیده
Tracheobronchial granular cell myoblastoma (GCM) is rare. Although the tumor has some malignant properties, it is considered benign, and there is no consensus regarding treatment. Three cases are reported here. Bronchoscopic treatment in patients with GCM may be attempted as a first approach in case the tumor is intraluminal.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy
دوره 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1996