Bronchial leiomyoma

A bronchial leiomyoma is a relatively rare form of lung tumours.

[1] These tumors typically form from the smooth muscle tissue lining the bronchi.

[2] This type of tumor can be mistaken for asthma or chronic pulmonary obstructive disease.

A less invasive method of removing a small leiomyoma is through a bronchoscopy.

People usually develop the tumor in middle age.