Pu XX, Xu QW, Liu BY. TACC diagnosed by transoesophageal endoscopic ultrasonography: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11(16): 3847-3851 [PMID: 37383126 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i16.3847]
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Xiao-Xin Pu, MD, Doctor, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College Medicine, Shandong University, No. 758 Hefei Road, Shibei District, Qingdao 266035, Shandong Province, China. shirleypu1989@163.com
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Oncology
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World J Clin Cases. Jun 6, 2023; 11(16): 3847-3851 Published online Jun 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i16.3847
TACC diagnosed by transoesophageal endoscopic ultrasonography: A case report
Xiao-Xin Pu, Qin-Wei Xu, Bao-Yi Liu
Xiao-Xin Pu, Qin-Wei Xu, Bao-Yi Liu, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao 266035, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: Pu XX and Xu QW contributed to the data collection of the manuscript; Pu XX contributed to the writing of the manuscript; Liu BY helped shape the manuscript.
Informed consent statement: The patient provided informed written consent for his tissue samples to be used in this experimental research.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
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Corresponding author: Xiao-Xin Pu, MD, Doctor, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College Medicine, Shandong University, No. 758 Hefei Road, Shibei District, Qingdao 266035, Shandong Province, China. shirleypu1989@163.com
Received: February 10, 2023 Peer-review started: February 10, 2023 First decision: April 10, 2023 Revised: April 14, 2023 Accepted: May 6, 2023 Article in press: May 6, 2023 Published online: June 6, 2023
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Primary adenoid cystic carcinoma in the trachea (TACC) is a rare tumour. Tracheal bronchoscopy is always chosen as a routine approach to obtain a pathological diagnosis, but it can be associated with an increased risk of asphyxia.
CASE SUMMARY
We describe a case of TACC in a patient evaluated by chest computed tomography (CT) with three-dimensional reconstruction imaging and diagnosed by transoesophageal endoscopic ultrasonography. The pathological diagnosis confirmed tracheal adenoid cystic carcinoma.
CONCLUSION
We highlight the importance of CT and provide a successful exploration of transoesophageal biopsy as a safe alternative approach.
Core Tip: For large tracheal masses, tracheal bronchoscopy has certain limitations. This case highlights the importance of chest computed tomography for radiological assessment and provides a successful exploration of transoesophageal endoscopic ultrasound biopsy as a safe alternative biopsy approach.
