Leiomyoma of the Trachea.
- Author:
Yeon Ho SEO
1
;
Min Ho KIM
;
Kong Soo KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chonbuk National University Medical School.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Tracheal neoplasm;
Leiomyoma
- MeSH:
Adult;
Bronchoscopy;
Humans;
Leiomyoma*;
Thorax;
Trachea*;
Tracheal Neoplasms
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
1999;32(10):951-953
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Leiomyoma is extremely rare benign tumor of the trachea. A case of leiomyoma of the trachea is described in a 36-year-old man. The patient had a brief history of asthma-like symptoms. Computed tomography of the chest revealed the ovoid lower trachea mass, which was occupying about 80% of the tracheal lumen. At fiberoptic bronchoscopy highly vascularized round mass was seen on the membranous portion of the lower trachea. The tumor was excised by segmental sleeve resection and end-to-end anastomosis of the trachea was performed. Postoperative course was uneventful and bronchoscopic findings showed clear healing of the anastomotic site.
