Bronchial Adenoma (cont.)
Medical Author:
Charles W Van Way III, MD
Coauthor:
Christian S Hinrichs, MD
Medical Editor:
Winston W Tan, MD
Medical Editor:
Mary L Windle, PharmD
Medical Editor:
Koyamangalath Krishnan, MD, FRCP
IN THIS ARTICLEWhen to Seek Medical CareAlthough bronchial adenoma may remain undiagnosed for years because of the small tumor size and the slow growth pattern, people should be aware of its symptoms, particularly breathing difficulties and obstruction. Because coughing up blood is a danger sign and nearly always indicative of a serious disease, immediate medical attention is warranted in these cases. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Bronchial Adenoma
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Bronchial adenoma is a descriptive but misleading term for a diverse group of respiratory tract neoplasms that arise beneath the bronchial epithelium or in bronchial glands.
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