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¹Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun (Uttarakhand), India. girish.sindhwani75@gmail.com

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Tracheal fibroepithelial polyps are rare. This case report details successful management of a tracheal polyp using endobronchial electrocautery in a 40-year-old woman.

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Area of Science:

Pulmonology
Respiratory Medicine
Surgical Pathology

Background:

Fibroepithelial polyps (FEPs) are benign neoplasms typically found in the upper aerodigestive tract.
Tracheal FEPs are exceptionally rare, posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to their infrequent occurrence.
Literature review highlights limited documented cases and varied management strategies for tracheal FEPs.

Observation:

A 40-year-old woman presented with symptoms attributed to a tracheal polyp.
The polyp was identified as a fibroepithelial lesion within the trachea.
Diagnostic workup confirmed the benign nature of the lesion.

Findings:

Successful endoscopic removal of the tracheal polyp was achieved using endobronchial electrocautery.
The procedure was well-tolerated with no immediate complications.
Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a fibroepithelial polyp.

Implications:

Endobronchial electrocautery represents a viable and minimally invasive treatment option for select tracheal fibroepithelial polyps.
This case expands the understanding of FEP management in the trachea.
Highlights the importance of considering FEPs in the differential diagnosis of tracheal masses, even when rare.