# Successful excision of an inflammatory endobronchial polyp using biopsy forceps with improvement in FEV1 in a patient with allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis: A case report

## TL;DR

A rare bronchial tumor was successfully removed in a patient with a lung disease, improving lung function and symptoms.

## Contribution

This case report presents a successful treatment of an inflammatory endobronchial polyp using biopsy forceps in a patient with allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.

## Key findings

- Polyp removal improved symptoms, lung function, and imaging in the patient.
- IEPs are associated with chronic respiratory diseases and require tailored treatment.
- Lung function monitoring is essential in IEP patients with chronic lung diseases.

## Abstract

Inflammatory endobronchial polyps (IEPs) are rare, benign bronchial tumors posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges owing to limited data. A 55-year-old man, receiving treatment for allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, presented with a one-week history of fever and purulent sputum. Diagnosed with pneumonia, he received antimicrobial treatment. However, because of persistent symptoms, an endobronchial tumor was suspected on computed tomography. IEP was confirmed through flexible bronchoscopy with forceps biopsy, and polyp removal improved symptoms, lung function, and imaging.

•IEPs are rare benign bronchial tumors caused by chronic respiratory diseases.•The appropriate treatment of IEPs should be selected considering comorbidities.•Monitoring lung function is crucial in IEPs patients with chronic lung diseases.•Data on the recurrence of IEPs are scarce owning to the rarity of this disease.

IEPs are rare benign bronchial tumors caused by chronic respiratory diseases.

The appropriate treatment of IEPs should be selected considering comorbidities.

Monitoring lung function is crucial in IEPs patients with chronic lung diseases.

Data on the recurrence of IEPs are scarce owning to the rarity of this disease.