Politis J, Funahashi A, Gehlsen J A, DeCock D, Stengel B F, Choi H
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1979 Apr;77(4):550-56.
Intrathoracic lipomas are rare, benign neoplasms of unknown origin, with symptoms depending primarily on their location and size. They frequently represent on incidental roentgenographic finding and are clinically significant in that they may simulate malignant tumors and, when located endobronchially, may cause irreparable lung damage. Three cases of intrathoracic neoplasms are reported herein, and the English literature on the subject reviewed. In some cases, bronchoscopic examination may yield the diagnosis of endobronchial lipoma but, in general, thoracotomy is required for diagnosis. A more complete classification is suggested and the preferred mode of treatment is discussed.
胸内脂肪瘤是一种罕见的、起源不明的良性肿瘤，其症状主要取决于肿瘤的位置和大小。它们常为偶然的影像学检查发现，具有临床意义的是，它们可能类似恶性肿瘤，并且当位于支气管内时，可能导致不可修复的肺损伤。本文报告了3例胸内肿瘤病例，并复习了关于该主题的英文文献。在某些情况下，支气管镜检查可诊断支气管内脂肪瘤，但一般而言，诊断需要开胸手术。本文提出了更完整的分类方法，并讨论了首选的治疗方式。
