An uncommon diagnosis behind a common respiratory symptom: Lobular capillary hemangioma of the trachea in a pediatric patient
Lobular capillary hemangioma (LCH) is a benign vascular tumor that is usually found in the skin and mucous membranes. However, tracheal LCH is rare and presents with non-specific respiratory symptoms such as chronic cough, hemoptysis or airway obstruction, which often lead to misdiagnosis. This case...
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| author | Alireza Eshghi Mohammad Hadi Akbarizadeh mashkani Mohammad sharifi Nasrin hoseiny nejad Behnoosh Tasharrofi Elham Zarei |
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| description | Lobular capillary hemangioma (LCH) is a benign vascular tumor that is usually found in the skin and mucous membranes. However, tracheal LCH is rare and presents with non-specific respiratory symptoms such as chronic cough, hemoptysis or airway obstruction, which often lead to misdiagnosis. This case report describes a six-year-old girl who was initially misdiagnosed with hyperreactive airway disorder due to persistent coughing and respiratory distress. Further evaluation via CT scan and bronchoscopy revealed a tracheal mass, which was confirmed as LCH following histopathological analysis. Successful treatment involved an excisional biopsy, which resolved the symptoms. This case highlights the importance of considering tracheal masses such as LCH in pediatric patients presenting with refractory respiratory symptoms and emphasizes the need for advanced imaging and endoscopy techniques to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective management. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-cc4dbd08a75a4dec8eaeaa865b842b1a2025-07-26T05:22:59ZengElsevierRadiology Case Reports1930-04332025-10-01201050955098An uncommon diagnosis behind a common respiratory symptom: Lobular capillary hemangioma of the trachea in a pediatric patientAlireza Eshghi0Mohammad Hadi Akbarizadeh mashkani1Mohammad sharifi2Nasrin hoseiny nejad3Behnoosh Tasharrofi4Elham Zarei5Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Ali Asghar Children's Hospital, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranSchool of Medicine, Golestan University of Medical Sciences (GOUMS), Gorgan, IranDepartment of Radiology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranDepartment of pediatrics, Aliasghar Children Hospital, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranAli Asghar clinical research development center, Ali Asghar Children Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranAli Asghar Children Hospital, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Corresponding author.Lobular capillary hemangioma (LCH) is a benign vascular tumor that is usually found in the skin and mucous membranes. However, tracheal LCH is rare and presents with non-specific respiratory symptoms such as chronic cough, hemoptysis or airway obstruction, which often lead to misdiagnosis. This case report describes a six-year-old girl who was initially misdiagnosed with hyperreactive airway disorder due to persistent coughing and respiratory distress. Further evaluation via CT scan and bronchoscopy revealed a tracheal mass, which was confirmed as LCH following histopathological analysis. Successful treatment involved an excisional biopsy, which resolved the symptoms. This case highlights the importance of considering tracheal masses such as LCH in pediatric patients presenting with refractory respiratory symptoms and emphasizes the need for advanced imaging and endoscopy techniques to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective management.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043325006107Tracheal lobular capillary hemangiomaPediatric airway massRespiratory distressBronchoscopy |
| spellingShingle | Alireza Eshghi Mohammad Hadi Akbarizadeh mashkani Mohammad sharifi Nasrin hoseiny nejad Behnoosh Tasharrofi Elham Zarei An uncommon diagnosis behind a common respiratory symptom: Lobular capillary hemangioma of the trachea in a pediatric patient Radiology Case Reports Tracheal lobular capillary hemangioma Pediatric airway mass Respiratory distress Bronchoscopy |
| title | An uncommon diagnosis behind a common respiratory symptom: Lobular capillary hemangioma of the trachea in a pediatric patient |
| title_full | An uncommon diagnosis behind a common respiratory symptom: Lobular capillary hemangioma of the trachea in a pediatric patient |
| title_fullStr | An uncommon diagnosis behind a common respiratory symptom: Lobular capillary hemangioma of the trachea in a pediatric patient |
| title_full_unstemmed | An uncommon diagnosis behind a common respiratory symptom: Lobular capillary hemangioma of the trachea in a pediatric patient |
| title_short | An uncommon diagnosis behind a common respiratory symptom: Lobular capillary hemangioma of the trachea in a pediatric patient |
| title_sort | uncommon diagnosis behind a common respiratory symptom lobular capillary hemangioma of the trachea in a pediatric patient |
| topic | Tracheal lobular capillary hemangioma Pediatric airway mass Respiratory distress Bronchoscopy |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043325006107 |
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