Bronchial adenoma: symptoms, causes, treatment

Definition

What is bronchial adenoma?

Bronchial adenoma is a type of tumor in the trachea or bronchi (airways that carry air to the lungs) that normally blocks your airways. Although initially the term bronchial adenoma included only benign tumors of the airways, these tumors can spread to other parts of the body (with the exception of mucous gland adenomas).

Bronchial adenoma is a very rare type of cancer.

Signs & symptoms

What are the signs and symptoms of bronchial adenoma?

Some of the common signs and symptoms of bronchial adenoma include:

• Blood in sputum
• Cough
• Wheezing (breath sounds like a low whistle or whistle giggle)
• He got pneumonia many times
• Pneumonia that doesn't go away
• Cough that does not heal for up to 6 weeks
• Lung collapse

Other symptoms that are rare, but can signal a bronchial adenoma are:

• Red or flushed skin

There may be signs and symptoms not listed above. If you have concerns about a particular symptom, consult your doctor.

When should I see a doctor?

If you have any signs or symptoms above or any other questions, please consult your doctor. Everyone's body is different. Always consult a doctor to treat your health condition.

Cause

What causes bronchial adenoma?

Doctors and experts have not found the exact cause of bronchial adenoma. It is strongly suspected that genetic factors play a strong role in causing this cancer.

Risk factors

What increases the risk of developing bronchial adenoma?

There are several risk factors for bronchial adenoma, including:

• Genetics (hereditary or congenital)
• Have multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1
• Have had radiation therapy (or exposure to radiation) to the head and neck

Diagnosis & treatment

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor.

How is bronchial adenoma diagnosed?

The doctor may perform the following tests to get a diagnosis.

• Biopsy to remove a small portion of bronchial tissue. The sample is then examined in a laboratory to determine whether it is cancerous or not.
• X-rays or X-rays to see images of the inside of the body, such as the presence of a tumor in the lungs.
• MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, to look at organs and structures in the body. This scan is useful to see how large the tumor is.

Your doctor may also ask you to do other scans to monitor the progress of the tumor.

How is bronchial adenoma treated?

Treatment depends on:

• Types and stages of cancer
• Patient age
• General health condition of the patient
• Choice of patients and their families

Your options for treating this tumor include:

• Surgery is the main treatment for bronchial adenoma. The surgeon will remove the cancer and surrounding tissue. Lymph nodes around the tumor may also be removed to prevent the tumor from spreading.
• Radiation therapy can also be an option to kill cancer cells. This therapy can also be done after you have undergone surgical removal of the tumor. However, radiation can have side effects such as:
  • Limp
  • The skin that is irradiated is red
  • Sore throat
  • Cough
  • Gasping for breath

• Chemotherapy drugs can also kill cancer cells in the body. You can get it through intravenous injection or oral medicine (but drinking chemotherapy drugs are still very rare in Indonesia). If the cancer has spread everywhere, you may undergo chemotherapy along with other treatments. Or you will only undergo chemotherapy after surgical removal of the tumor. The side effects of chemotherapy include:
  • Limp
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Hair loss
  • Loss of appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Susceptible to infection
• Immunotherapy to encourage the work of the immune system (immune) to detect and destroy cancer cells.
• Targeted therapy will target specific proteins or genes that influence cancer development. That is what will be destroyed to prevent the cancer from spreading further.

Home remedies

What are some lifestyle changes or home remedies that can be done to treat bronchial adenoma?

The following are things to note:

• Cancer treatment can be exhausting, emotional, and emotional. Talk with the people closest to you, your doctor, nurse, and your team of experts about how you feel.
• A therapist, psychologist, or counselor can help you deal with emotional turmoil during treatment.
• You can also look for cancer survivor communities or groups battling cancer to share experiences and mental support.

If you have any questions, consult your doctor for the best solution to your problem.

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