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World J Clin Cases. Sep 6, 2019; 7(17): 2623-2629
Published online Sep 6, 2019. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v7.i17.2623
Published online Sep 6, 2019. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v7.i17.2623
Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the trachea: A case report
Heng-Xing Gao, Xiao-Zhi Wang, Respiratory Department, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou 256603, Shandong Province, China
Quan Li, Xue-Xue Zou, Department of Radiology, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou 256603, Shandong Province, China
Wen-Li Chang, Ya-Long Zhang, Department of Pathology, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou 256603, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: Gao HX and Li Q drafted the first manuscript. Chang WL and Zhang YL contributed to the histological diagnosis. Wang XZ searched the literature data and was responsible for the clinical care. Zou XX supervised the manuscript revision and provided imaging materials.
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Corresponding author: Xue-Xue Zou, MD, Doctor, Department of Radiology, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, The Yellow River Road, Binzhou 256603, Shandong Province, China. byfyzxx2015@163.com
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Received: March 21, 2019
Peer-review started: March 23, 2019
First decision: July 30, 2019
Revised: August 6, 2019
Accepted: August 20, 2019
Article in press: August 20, 2019
Published online: September 6, 2019
Peer-review started: March 23, 2019
First decision: July 30, 2019
Revised: August 6, 2019
Accepted: August 20, 2019
Article in press: August 20, 2019
Published online: September 6, 2019
Core Tip
Core tip: After extensive search of literature in English, there are only 3 previous reports of primary Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the trachea. In our case, there are many unique features. In imaging examination, there is no calcification can be seen in the primary tracheal CXPA of the previous cases, but ours can. Given the rare incidence of CXPA in trachea, no standard systemic therapy options have been established. We successfully performed endobronchial resection of the tumor with a high-frequency electrosurgical snare combined with argon plasma coagulation with less injury and quick recovery.