title: Tracheal spindle cell tumor in a child.
abstract: Tracheal tumors in the pediatric population are rare neoplasms that have devastating consequences if not evaluated and diagnosed in a timely fashion. As illustrated by this case, the tumors typically do not become symptomatic until marked airway obstruction occurs, and patients may present with acute respiratory distress. Radiologic advances, including 3-D CT tracheal reconstruction, are invaluable in the diagnosis of and surgical planning for tracheal neoplasms.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, USA.
authors.forename: Eric P
authors.initials: EP
authors.lastname: Paulson
authors.forename: Benjamin B
authors.initials: BB
authors.lastname: Cable
authors.forename: Jose M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Manaligod
authors.forename: Kemp H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Kernstine
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014134:Tracheal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery