Tracheobronchial mucoepidermoid carcinoma: Case report and literature review

Tracheobronchial mucoepidermoid carcinomas are exceedingly rare and can mimic other pulmonary diseases. We report a case of a 31-year-old man initially exhibiting a three-month history of wheezing and coughing. The patient was initially diagnosed as asthmatic and treated with bronchodilators. Howeve...

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Published in:Current problems in cancer. Case reports 2021-12, Vol.4, p.100109, Article 100109
Main Authors: Bezerra, Felipe Guedes, Veloso, Ana Flávia de Holanda, Dourado, Georgia Alexsandra Colantonio, de Lima, Franscisca Estefânia Mesquita Maciel, Lima, Alexandre Marcelo Rodrigues
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carina
Case report
Lung
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
Trachea
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Summary:Tracheobronchial mucoepidermoid carcinomas are exceedingly rare and can mimic other pulmonary diseases. We report a case of a 31-year-old man initially exhibiting a three-month history of wheezing and coughing. The patient was initially diagnosed as asthmatic and treated with bronchodilators. However, further workup revealed a neoplasm measuring 2,7cm in diameter, reaching the carina and obstructing both main bronchi. Although endoscopic resection was performed, the patient needed subsequent surgical resection for complete treatment. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the trachea should be included in the differential diagnosis of patients with persistent cough and wheezing. Rapid identification and prompt treatment of this disease are crucial for a good outcome.
ISSN:2666-6219
2666-6219
DOI:10.1016/j.cpccr.2021.100109