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Endotracheobronchial neurofibromas.

Han-Shui Hsu1, Chien-Ying Wang, Wing-Yin Li

  • 1Department of Surgery, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China. hsuhs@vghtpe.gov.tw

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|November 21, 2002
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Neurofibromas, rare benign tumors of neurogenic origin, can obstruct the airway. This case highlights a rare endotracheal neurofibroma successfully treated with surgery, adding to the limited literature.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Benign tracheobronchial neoplasms are uncommon.
  • Neurofibromas of neurogenic origin are exceptionally rare within the tracheobronchial tree.
  • Previous literature documented only 23 cases of endotracheal neurofibromas.

Observation:

  • A 52-year-old male presented with intermittent productive cough and fever.
  • Bronchoscopy identified a round tumor obstructing the right main bronchus lumen.
  • Surgical resection via right sleeve pneumonectomy was performed.

Findings:

  • Pathologic examination confirmed the tumor as a neurofibroma.
  • This case adds to the scarce documented instances of endotracheal neurofibromas.
  • The review of existing literature provides context for this rare presentation.

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Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in airway obstruction.
  • Surgical intervention can be curative for endotracheal neurofibromas.
  • Further case reports are valuable for understanding the natural history and management of these rare tumors.