Abstract
The authors report a case of primary tracheal schwannoma (neurilemoma) causing symptoms of airway obstruction in a 9-year-old girl. Computerized tomography scan showed a polypoid intratracheal mass obstructing 73% of the lumen. Partial tracheal resection with primary anastomosis was performed. Histologic analysis showed a benign neurogenic tumor of Schwann cell origin.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | E5-E7 |
Journal | Journal of Pediatric Surgery |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 Apr |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Airway obstruction
- Botyroid tumor
- Child
- Neurilemoma
- Segmental resection
- Tracheal schwannoma
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health