Tracheal polyp.
Benign tumors of the tracheobronchial tree are extremely rare. A case of a benign inflammatory endotracheal polyp and literature review are presented, including classification and treatment options. Although rare, these lesions must be efficiently diagnosed and expeditiously removed to prevent airway occlusion or irreversible pulmonary disease.
Gamblin
T Clark
TC
Department of Surgery, Mercer University School of Medicine, Medical Center of Central Georgia, Macon 31201, USA. gamblins@aol.com
Farmer
Lisa A
LA
Dean
R Jonathan
RJ
Bradley
R Andrew
RA
Dalton
Martin L
ML
D000328:Adult; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011127:Polyps / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D014134:Tracheal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery