title: Carcinoma of the trachea: a hidden tumor.
abstract: Seventy-five percent or more of the tracheal lumen may be compressed before any signs or symptoms are evident. Typically, chest x-rays are normal. CT scanning is the best radiologic procedure; bronchoscopy is also valuable.
authors.affiliation: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Adachi
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Pamies
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000150:complications; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014134:Tracheal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology