Scar carcinoma of the trachea after tracheotomy. Case report and review of the literature.
We present another case of squamous cell carcinoma of the trachea developed in a tracheotomy scar. In the literature 6 cases of cancer found in tracheotomy scars or tracheostomies are reported. The patients' ages ranged from 6 to 66 years. The interval between tracheotomy and the occurrence of cancer ranged from 3 to 41 years. Local extirpation and radiotherapy were tried. The use of stents is emphasized.
Theegarten
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Department of Pathology, Ruhr University, Bochum, FRG.
Freitag
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D000328:Adult; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014134:Tracheal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D014140:Tracheotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*