Tracheal Schwannoma: An Uncommon Entity
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research - Year 2018, Vol 12, Issue 6
Abstract
ABSTRACT Primary tracheal tumours are extremely rare with most of them being malignant. Histologically, both primary tracheal tumours and main stem tumours are similar but the former is about 100 times less common than the latter. Primary neurogenic tumours of trachea account for only about 9% of all neoplasms of trachea. Tracheal schwannoma is the rarest of all neurogenic tumours and there is no unanimous opinion regarding line of treatment. They are usually seen in females and their clinical features are not specific. Chronic cough, progressive respiratory distress and sometimes asthma-like symptoms prevail as the presenting complaints. The reported patient had completely obstructing right endobronchial tumour extending in lower third of trachea. Pneumonectomy along with sleeve excision of trachea with hilar dissection was done.
Authors and Affiliations
Zeeshanuddin Ahmad, Sanjay M Desai, Amar Jain, Deepak Agrawal
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP525952
- DOI 10.7860/JCDR/2018/35518.11588
- Views 59
- Downloads 0
TRUS Biopsy Yield in Indian Population: A Retrospective Analysis
Introduction: The reported cancer detection rate of TransRectal Ultrasonography (TRUS) biopsies (TRUS biopsy yield) has been around 30 percent in western countries. However it is much lower in Asian countries, including...
Correspondence: Knowledge Attitude and Perception of Sex Education among School Going Adolescents in Ambala District, Haryana, India: A Cross-Sectional Study
Letter to Editor
SEM Evaluation of Enamel Surface Changes and Enamel Microhardness around Orthodontic Brackets after Application of CO2 Laser, Er,Cr:YSGG Laser and Fluoride Varnish: An In vivo Study
Introduction: One of the most undesirable consequences of orthodontic treatment is occurrence of enamel demineralization around orthodontic brackets. Numerous in vitro studies have reported the prevention of enamel demin...
Assessment of Enamel Surface Microhardness with Different Fluorinated Compounds under pH Cycling Conditions: An In-Vitro Study
ABSTRACT Introduction: Various studies have reported the effect of fluoride on the surface of dental enamel in preventing the development of carious lesions. Research conducted on the effect of fluoride on demineralizati...
Assessment of Osteoporotic Alterations in Brazilian Postmenopausal Women: A Retrospective Study
ABSTRACT Introduction: Peripheral Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) has been recognized as convenient to assess Bone Mass Density (BMD) and fracture risk. Nevertheless, DXA is not largely available mainly in developing cou...