Leiomyoma of the Trachea: a case report

J Cardiothorac Surg. 2015 May 31:10:78. doi: 10.1186/s13019-015-0283-0.

Abstract

We present a surgical case of a rare primary tracheal tumor. In a 44-year-old asymptomatic man, computed tomography (CT), performed as part of health check-up, revealed a tumor measuring 1.5 cm in diameter in the mediastinal trachea. Biopsy failed to yield a definitive diagnosis, but the tumor tended to grow rapidly; therefore, surgery was performed. Five tracheal rings were resected through median sternotomy, followed by interrupted suture with 3-0 absorbable thread. The postoperative course has been favorable with no evidence of recurrence. The pathological diagnosis was leiomyoma. We report this case with literature review.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / diagnosis*
  • Leiomyoma / surgery
  • Male
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures
  • Sternotomy / methods*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Trachea / diagnostic imaging
  • Trachea / pathology
  • Trachea / surgery
  • Tracheal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Tracheal Neoplasms / surgery