Metastatic carcinoma (endometrial adenoacanthoma) to the trachea. Report of a successful resection and primary anastomosis.
The first case report of an adenoacanthoma of the endometrium with metastasis to the trachea is presented. Successful resection with primary anastomosis was done, followed by external radiotherapy. The patient has been followed for 3 years to date with no evidence of recurrence. A brief discussion of this tumor is given.
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006469:Hemoptysis; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis; D011379:Prognosis; D011878:Radiotherapy; D014134:Tracheal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*