Tracheal glomus tumor successfully resected with rigid bronchoscopy: a case report.
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چکیده
Glomus tumor of the trachea is a rare disease. A glomus tumor of the trachea in a 70-year-old man is described. The tumor was successfully excised with rigid bronchoscopy. Twenty-four months after treatment there remains no evidence of endobronchial regrowth at bronchoscopy or imaging studies. Histologic features and treatment are discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of thoracic oncology : official publication of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
دوره 3 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008