Lobular capillary hemangioma of the tracheobronchial tree: A case report and literature review.

RATIONALE: Lobular capillary hemangioma (LCH) of the tracheobronchial tree is a rare benign tumor, whose characteristics and treatments remain relatively unknown.

PATIENT CONCERNS: A 39-year-old man with hemoptysis caused by neoplasm in the bronchus intermedius was admitted to our hospital.

DIAGNOSES: The patient was diagnosed with LCH.

INTERVENTIONS: The lesions were removed with biopsy forceps, and cryotherapy was performed.

OUTCOMES: After follow up for more than 2 years, no recurrence was found.

LESSONS: Airway LCH can be treated by excisional biopsy, cryotherapy, APC, laser, radiotherapy, and surgery. Cryotherapy is worthy of recommendation.