Robotic Resection of Pulmonary Epithelial Myoepithelial Carcinoma: A Case Report

Abstract Background  Pulmonary epithelial–myoepithelial carcinoma (P-EMC) is an extremely rare, well-differentiated, and malignant neoplasm originating from submucosal bronchial glands in the lung. EMCs arise mainly in the salivary glands. Case Description  This case represents an asymptomatic 78-ye...

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Published in:The Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon reports 2021-01, Vol.10 (1), p.e42-e44
Main Authors: Jindani, Rajika, Lopez, Michael A., Miquel, Tatiana P., Sylvin, Erik
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report: Thoracic
pulmonary epithelial–myoepithelial carcinoma
robotic resection
salivary gland
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Summary:Abstract Background  Pulmonary epithelial–myoepithelial carcinoma (P-EMC) is an extremely rare, well-differentiated, and malignant neoplasm originating from submucosal bronchial glands in the lung. EMCs arise mainly in the salivary glands. Case Description  This case represents an asymptomatic 78-year-old male with a remote 75-pack-year history of smoking who presents with a solitary endobronchial lesion, which is suggestive of a primary lung EMC, detected on annual screening chest computed tomography (CT) scan. Conclusion  A recent review of literature reveals less than 50 documented cases of the pulmonary subtype of this tumor worldwide. We are reporting a unique case of robot-assisted pulmonary lobectomy for a P-EMC.
ISSN:2194-7635
2194-7643
DOI:10.1055/s-0041-1723836