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    A sheep in wolf's clothing? Herpes-simplex-virus endobronchial pseudotumor
    (Elsevier, 2024-09-15) Hyslop, Alan; Weller, Robert; Medicine, School of Medicine
    Central airway obstruction (CAO) is generally defined as airflow limitation due to >50 % occlusion and is most commonly due to malignant etiologies. However, benign etiologies, including herpes-simplex-virus (HSV) endobronchial pseudotumor, can occur. Due to the rarity of HSV causing airway obstruction, an evidence-based approach to the bronchoscopic resection and standardization of therapy after removal are lacking. Herein, we present a case of HSV pseudotumor successfully managed by argon-plasma-coagulation (APC) debulking via bronchoscopy and medical management with intravenous foscarnet due to failed treatment with acyclovir for previous HSV lesions.