[Sequential approach in a case of tracheal hemangioma: segmental tracheal resection after Nd-YAG laser application].
Tracheal tumors of malignant or benign origin are very rare. The symptoms may mimic asthmatic crisis, dyspnea at rest or light efforts appear only when the tumor obstructs 60% of the tracheal diameter. We present the case of a 50 year old patient, ex-smoker with symptoms present 5 years before admittance with dyspnea and small hemoptysis. Diagnosis was based on bronchoscopic examination, CT scan and histological examination of the resection sample revealing a rare benign tracheal tumor: a hemangioma. The sequential treatment of the disease is presented: interventional endoscopy and surgical resection. The excellent postoperative evolution emphasized the diagnostic and therapeutic value of bronchoscopy as well as surgery in benign tracheal tumors.
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Clinica Chirurgie Toracică, Institutul de Pneumologie Marius Nasta Bucureşti. ioancordos2004@yahoo.com
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Ruxandra
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Mihălţan
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Orghidan
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Galbenu
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Dragomir
Antonela
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Andreescu
Iulia
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D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014134:Tracheal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D014140:Tracheotomy; D016896:Treatment Outcome