Intramural neurofibroma of the trachea treated by multiple stents. Issue 7 (1st July 2001)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cranshaw, J H; Morgan, C; Knowles, G; Nicholson, A G; Goldstraw, P
• Is Part Of: Thorax. Volume 56:Issue 7(2001)
• Page Start: 583
• Page End: 584
• Publication Date: 2001-07-01
• Subjects: neurofibromatosis -- airway obstruction -- stent; Chest -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Thorax; Chest -- Diseases; Periodicals; Periodicals; 617.54
• DOI: 10.1136/thorax.56.7.583
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0040-6376

Abstract

Abstract : The case history is presented of a patient in whom an intramural tracheal neurofibroma developed, causing severe airway stenosis. The patient was treated with multiple stents over a period of 5 years because of progression of the disease and associated airflow limitation. Clinicians should be aware of this rare complication of neurofibromatosis.