NCIt related terms : Adenoma of Alveoli; ADENOMA, BRONCHIOLOALVEOLAR, BENIGN; Adenoma of the Alveoli;
NCIt definition : A benign, well circumscribed lung neoplasm morphologically characterized by the presence
of cystic spaces resembling alveoli, lined by a simple cuboidal epithelium. The cystic
spaces are surrounded by a spindle cell stroma which may show myxoid changes. It is
a solitary, usually peripheral lung lesion. Patients are usually asymptomatic and
its discovery is an incidental finding during chest X-ray examination. Surgical excision
is curative.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: A benign lung neoplasm arising from the alveolar/bronchiolar epithelium.;