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World J Clin Cases. Jun 26, 2026; 14(18): 120279
Published online Jun 26, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.120279
Published online Jun 26, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.120279
Endobronchial chondroma presenting as recurrent pneumonia - diagnostic role of bronchoscopy and surgical management: A case report
Konstantinos Dodos, Tsampika-Vasileia Kalamara, Laboratory of Physiology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54124, Greece
Vasiliki Epameinondas Georgakopoulou, Department of Pathophysiology, Laiko General Hospital, Medical School of National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens 11527, Greece
Co-first authors: Konstantinos Dodos and Tsampika-Vasileia Kalamara.
Author contributions: Kalamara TV and Dodos K conceived and designed the study and they contribute equally to this study as co-first authors; Kalamara TV performed the literature review and data collection and drafted the manuscript; Dodos K contributed to data interpretation and critically revised the manuscript for important intellectual content; Georgakopoulou VE supervised the study, provided methodological oversight, and critically revised the manuscript; and all authors have read and approved the final version of the manuscript and agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work.
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Corresponding author: Vasiliki Epameinondas Georgakopoulou, MD, PhD, Department of Pathophysiology, Laiko General Hospital, Medical School of National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 17 Agiou Toma Street, Athens 11527, Greece.
Received: February 24, 2026
Revised: April 15, 2026
Accepted: May 15, 2026
Published online: June 26, 2026
Processing time: 113 Days and 14.5 Hours
Revised: April 15, 2026
Accepted: May 15, 2026
Published online: June 26, 2026
Processing time: 113 Days and 14.5 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Endobronchial chondroma is an exceptionally rare benign airway tumor that may present with recurrent pneumonia due to bronchial obstruction. Because clinical and radiologic findings can mimic common respiratory conditions, delayed diagnosis is frequent. This case highlights the importance of considering endobronchial tumors in patients with recurrent pneumonia affecting the same lobe and emphasizes the role of bronchoscopy and histopathological examination in establishing a definitive diagnosis. Early recognition and complete excision are crucial to prevent irreversible pulmonary damage.