Author:
Serraj Mounia,Lakranbi Marouane,Ghalimi Jamal,Ouadnouni Yassine,Tizniti Siham,Smahi Mohamed
Abstract
Abstract
The authors report the case of 46-year-old man with recurrent hemoptysis. Bronchoscopy revealed a submucosal tumor protruding into the tracheal lumen. Transbronchial biopsy failed to obtain a conclusive diagnosis; only surgery allowed complete resection of the tumor and confirmed the diagnosis of tracheal mucoepidermoid carcinoma. We discuss the unusual submucosal presentation of this tumor, and the contribution of surgery for diagnosis and therapy.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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