Intratracheal neurofibroma

We have described a unique example of intratracheal neurofibroma in a patient with neurofibromatosis. Although tracheal neoplasms are rare, they should be considered in the presence of obstructive respiratory symptoms. Careful scrutiny of plain roentgenograms with special views should be undertaken...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Southern medical journal (Birmingham, Ala.) Ala.), 1983-08, Vol.76 (8), p.1063-1064
Hauptverfasser:	Rutledge, J N, Harolds, J A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Female Humans Neurofibroma - diagnostic imaging Neurofibroma - surgery Neurofibromatosis 1 - complications Radiography Trachea - pathology Trachea - surgery Tracheal Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Tracheal Neoplasms - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	We have described a unique example of intratracheal neurofibroma in a patient with neurofibromatosis. Although tracheal neoplasms are rare, they should be considered in the presence of obstructive respiratory symptoms. Careful scrutiny of plain roentgenograms with special views should be undertaken for optimal evaluation.
ISSN:	0038-4348
DOI:	10.1097/00007611-198308000-00039