Upper airway obstruction and dyspnea in an infant caused by mediastinal and endotracheal lipoblastoma: a case report
Mediastinal lipoblastoma can be a significant cause of upper respiratory obstruction and respiratory distress in children. The potential for tracheal infiltration, as seen in this case, has not been previously reported and can pose a life-threatening risk. Recognizing and understanding this rare presentation is essential for timely diagnosis and effective management of this condition.
Authors
- Zhongqiang Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9982-404X)
- Li Qiu
- Wei Kou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2864-1304)
- Yulin Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5703-7991)
Institutions
- Sichuan University (CN)
- West China Second University Hospital of Sichuan University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Oncology
- Published
- 2025-03-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2025.1535594
- Primary Topic
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00