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[Adenoid cystic carcinoma--a case report]
Adam Maciejewski1, Agnieszka Czarniecka, Jan Włoch
1Centrum Onkologii Instytutu im M.C. Skłodowskiej w Gliwicach.
Otolaryngologia Polska = the Polish Otolaryngology
|August 7, 2002
Summary
A rare case of adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) in the trachea was initially misdiagnosed as thyroid cancer. Surgical treatment and radiotherapy were performed, confirming the trachea as the primary tumor site.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare malignancy.
- Tracheal tumors are uncommon, and ACC of the trachea is exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A patient presented with a misdiagnosed tracheal tumor, initially identified as thyroid cancer.
- The patient underwent total thyroidectomy and partial tracheal resection.
- Histopathology revealed the trachea as the primary site of ACC, with the thyroid being metastatic.
Findings:
- This case represents a unique instance of adenoid cystic carcinoma originating in the trachea.
- The literature review indicated no previously reported cases of primary tracheal ACC with thyroid metastasis.
Implications:
- Accurate and timely diagnosis of rare tracheal tumors is crucial.
- This case highlights the importance of thorough histopathological examination for definitive tumor localization.
- Further research into the characteristics and treatment of primary tracheal ACC is warranted.