An Unusual Finding of a Neurogenic Tumor of the Trachea: A Tracheal Schwannoma

We report a rare case of a 57-year-old female patient with intraluminal tracheal obstruction caused by a benign schwannoma. She underwent successful bronchoscopic resection under general anesthesia, with no complications observed during the post-procedure follow-up. Tracheal schwannomas are exceedin...

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Published in:Cureus 2023, Vol.15 (11), p.e48172-e48172
Main Authors: Botero, Juan D, Pérez Restrepo, María, Murillo, Mauricio A, Campo, Felipe, Correa, Luis
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:We report a rare case of a 57-year-old female patient with intraluminal tracheal obstruction caused by a benign schwannoma. She underwent successful bronchoscopic resection under general anesthesia, with no complications observed during the post-procedure follow-up. Tracheal schwannomas are exceedingly uncommon, and while conventional treatment involves surgical resection, bronchoscopic techniques, such as laser ablation, can be a valuable alternative, particularly for high-risk patients. Further studies are needed to explore the full potential of bronchoscopic interventions in managing tracheal schwannomas.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.48172