Pathology of Bronchial Adenoma (Mucous Gland Adenoma)

 Dr Sampurna Roy MD        

Age: Usually occurs in adults.

Clinical presentation:  Presents with bronchial obstruction because of the endobronchial location.

Gross: Exophytic, pedunculated, well circumscribed, soft and mucoid cut surface.

Microscopic features: There is dilatation of bronchial glands giving a cystic appearance.

The cystic glands are filled with mucous.

Papillary areas may be present.

There is no atypia or mitotic figures. D-PAS or mucicarmine demonstrate abundant intracellular mucin.

Surgical excision is the treatment of choice.

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