Korean Journal of Bronchoesophagology (대한기관식도과학회지)

The Korean Bronchoesophagological Society (대한기관식도과학회)
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A Case of Neurilemmoma of Trachea

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  • Kim, Sang-Hyun (Department of Otolaryngology, National Medical Center) ;
  • No, Ho-Sang (Department of Otolaryngology, National Medical Center) ;
  • Moon, Sung-Wook (Department of Otolaryngology, National Medical Center) ;
  • Shin, Chul (Department of Otolaryngology, National Medical Center)
  • 김상현 (국립의료원 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 노호상 (국립의료원 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 문성욱 (국립의료원 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 신철 (국립의료원 이비인후과학교실)
  • Published : 2001.06.01
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Abstract

Tumors of trachea are uncommon and benign tumors are rare in adults. Tracheal tumors are overlooked as a cause of pulmonary symptoms. Neurilemmoma is originated from Schwann cells of nerve sheath, which are characterized by benign, solitary, and encapsulated mass. Although it may occur most frequently in the head and neck region, the neurilemmoma of trachea is extremely rare. We report a case in a 55-year-old man who presented with mild exertional dyspnea and foreign body sensation. The round encapsulated mass was demonstrated in posterior wall of trachea and removed by tracheofissure.

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