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Tracheal carcinoids.

M Briselli, G J Mark, H C Grillo

    Cancer
    |December 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Tracheal carcinoid tumors are rare, presenting with symptoms like hemoptysis and dyspnea. Surgical resection offers a good prognosis, though metastasis is possible.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Pulmonology
    • Surgical Pathology

    Background:

    • Carcinoid tumors typically arise in the bronchi, with tracheal origins being exceptionally rare.
    • Distinguishing primary tracheal carcinoids from bronchial carcinoids is often challenging due to nomenclature issues.
    • This study reports three new cases of tracheal carcinoid tumors.

    Observation:

    • Eleven additional cases of tracheal carcinoids were identified in the English literature.
    • Common presenting symptoms include hemoptysis, dyspnea, and wheezing, often with a long diagnostic delay.
    • One of the three reported cases demonstrated metastasis.

    Findings:

    • The true prevalence of primary tracheal carcinoids is underestimated in existing literature.
    • Symptoms can persist for years before accurate diagnosis.

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  • Metastasis occurred in one of the three reported cases, but not in the eleven literature cases.

    • Implications:

    • Accurate diagnosis and differentiation from bronchial carcinoids are crucial for proper management.
    • Surgical resection and reconstruction are the preferred treatment modalities.
    • While prognosis is generally favorable, the potential for metastasis necessitates careful monitoring.