Abstract
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors (IMTs) are rare neoplasms that can involve the airway. Recent studies have shown their malignant behavior with local recurrence and potential metastatic spread; half of the cases are associated with anaplastic lymphoma kinase gene rearrangement. Complete surgical resection is recommended, when feasible. We present a case of a 26-year-old woman admitted to our institution with severe respiratory failure; she was affected with primary IMT of the trachea and underwent complete surgical resection.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 147-149 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Respirology Case Reports |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Keywords
- ALK
- Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors
- Nd:YAG laser
- Trachea
- Tracheal resection
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine