Tracheal metastasis from rectal cancer: a case report and review of the literature

The trachea is an uncommon site of metastasis from colorectal carcinoma. A few cases have been reported in the literature, but these focused mostly on the clinical aspects without detailing radiologic and histologic findings. The authors describe a 70-year-old woman who was diagnosed with tracheal m...

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Published in:Balkan medical journal 2013-03, Vol.30 (1), p.120-122
Main Authors: Choi, In Young, Lee, Ki Yeol, Lee, Ju Han, Je, Bo-Kyoung, Shin, Jae Seung, Um, Jun Won, Choo, Ji Yung, Lee, Seung Hwa
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Language:English
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Summary:The trachea is an uncommon site of metastasis from colorectal carcinoma. A few cases have been reported in the literature, but these focused mostly on the clinical aspects without detailing radiologic and histologic findings. The authors describe a 70-year-old woman who was diagnosed with tracheal metastasis from a primary rectal cancer. We present the contrast-enhanced chest computed temography (CT), including volume-rendered image, as well as bronchoscopic findings.
ISSN:2146-3123
2146-3131
DOI:10.5152/balkanmedj.2012.114