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Leiomyosarcoma of the trachea. Case report.
B A Thedinger1, M L Cheney, W W Montgomery
1Department of Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston.
The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology
|April 1, 1991
Summary
Tracheal leiomyosarcoma, a rare upper airway tumor, presents unique diagnostic and surgical challenges. This case highlights successful primary tumor resection with skin grafting and a Montgomery Laryngeal Stent for effective management.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
- Otorhinolaryngology
Background:
- Leiomyosarcoma of the trachea is an exceptionally rare primary tumor originating in the upper airway.
- Only twelve cases have been documented in the English-language medical literature, underscoring its rarity.