Obstructing tracheal lipoma: management of a rare tumor.

Chen, T F; Braidley, P C; Shneerson, J M; Wells, F C · Ann Thorac Surg · 1990

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Abstract

Benign neoplasms of the trachea are rare. We describe a 46-year-old patient with a lipoma arising from the membranous trachea and causing severe respiratory obstruction. Investigation and management of this problem are discussed, and the literature is reviewed.

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