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1Pulmonary Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington DC, USA.
Abstract:
Tracheal papillomatosis is a rare and challenging condition characterized by the development of benign tumors in the trachea and bronchial tree. This case report presents a 53-year-old female with refractory papillomatosis and mediastinal lymphadenopathy. Despite three previous resections, the papilloma recurred, causing moderate tracheal narrowing and symptoms mimicking severe persistent asthma. In June 2023, the patient underwent bronchoscopy with successful tumor debulking cryosurgery, significantly improving her symptoms.
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