A primary squamous cell carcinoma of the trachea: case report and review of the literature.
Primary windpipe tumour is extremely rare. Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common malignant form, especially in smokers. The radiological appearance of these neoplasms can be classified as intra-luminal, wall-thickening, exophytic form; the majority of the lesions are obstructive in nature and then tend to extra-luminal invasion. This tumour is usually diagnosed late on account of delayed specific symptoms: haemoptysis, dyspnoea, coughing, hoarseness, stridor. Surgery, followed by adjuvant radiotherapy, is the treatment of choice; primary radiotherapy, in inoperable cases, can represent a curative management option. A case of primary tracheal cancer is described and a review of the literature is presented.
Division of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Diseases, "S. Biagio" Hospital, Domodossola, Italy. gpabbate@tiscali.it
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D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014134:Tracheal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
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