title: Primary neurilemoma of the trachea.
abstract: I have described two cases of tracheal neurilemoma. In one, the tumor was removed by tracheal sleeve resection; in the other, endoscopic electroresection was done, followed by coagulation. Tracheal neurilemomas are exceedingly rare. Most are located in the lower trachea, and cause cough and wheezing. They usually have a very long natural history, causing symptoms only after they have attained a considerable size. Endoscopic or surgical removal yields good results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Pang
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009442:Neurilemmoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography; D014134:Tracheal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D014139:Tracheostomy