Primary fibrosarcoma of the trachea presenting with acute airway loss

Abstract Primary sarcomas of the trachea are rare occurrences that present with nonspecific symptoms, making timely diagnosis difficult. We report a case of primary fibrosarcoma of the trachea that presented with acute airway loss secondary to tracheal discontinuity due to tumor destruction. This un...

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Published in:American journal of otolaryngology 2015-03, Vol.36 (2), p.287-289
Main Authors: Massey, Conner, BS, Laver, Nora, MD, Bedi, Harprit, MD, Wein, Richard O., MD, FACS
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
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Airway Obstruction - diagnosis
Airway Obstruction - etiology
Biopsy
Biopsy, Needle
Disease Progression
Fatal Outcome
Female
Fibrosarcoma - diagnosis
Fibrosarcoma - therapy
Gangrene
Humans
Immunohistochemistry
Intubation
Medical prognosis
Medical treatment
Neoplasm Invasiveness - pathology
Neoplasm Staging
Ostomy
Otolaryngology
Primaries & caucuses
Rare Diseases
Respiration, Artificial - methods
Surgery
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
Tracheal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Tracheal Neoplasms - therapy
Tracheal Stenosis - complications
Tracheal Stenosis - diagnosis
Tracheal Stenosis - therapy
Tracheostomy - methods
Tumors
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Summary:Abstract Primary sarcomas of the trachea are rare occurrences that present with nonspecific symptoms, making timely diagnosis difficult. We report a case of primary fibrosarcoma of the trachea that presented with acute airway loss secondary to tracheal discontinuity due to tumor destruction. This unusual clinical presentation highlights the difficulties posed in the diagnosis and management of tracheal sarcomas. A discussion of the relevant literature is presented.
ISSN:0196-0709
1532-818X
DOI:10.1016/j.amjoto.2014.10.023