[Metastases from a malignant melanoma as extensive, space-occupying lesion in the trachea].
We report the case of a 71-year-old man, who was transferred to our clinic with rapidly increasing dyspnea. On examination by flexible bronchoscopy the trachea was found to be almost completely obstructed by metastatic masses of a malignant melanoma. After endoscopic removal of the obstruction, we inserted a covered nitinol stent which led to instantaneous relief of symptoms. Chemotherapy and local radiotherapy were instituted. During the next 9 months there were no signs of recurrence of the tumour in regular pneumological control exams.
Stanke
M
M
Fachklinik für Pneumologie, Diekholzen. stanke@klinik-diekholzen.de
Grossheim
G
G
Meister
W
W
Hamm
M
M
D000368:Aged; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000556:secondary* / Q000601:surgery; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D015607:Stents; D014134:Tracheal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000556:secondary* / Q000601:surgery
D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible