Primary tracheal schwannoma a review of a rare entity: current understanding of management and followup

Primary tracheal schwannoma a review of a rare entity: current understanding of management and followup

Abstract Background Neurogenic tumors of the tracheobronchial tree are extremely rare and include neurofibroma and schwannoma. We report a case of primary recurrent tracheal schwannoma causing obstructive airway symptoms. Case presentation A 60-year-old man presented with obstructive airway symptoms...

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Main Authors: Shadi Hamouri, Nathan M. Novotny
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
Trachea
Neurogenic tumors
Schwannoma
Endoscopic resection
Recurrence
Surgical resection
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-017-0677-2

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