Tracheal Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma: A Study of Four Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Yassine Ouadnouni, Mohammed Bouchikh, Ahmed Jahid, Abdellah Achir, Mohamed Smahi, Yassine Msougar, Marouane Lakranbi, Leila Herrak, Najat Mahassini, Abdelatif Benosman
Primary Institution: Service de Chirurgie Thoracique CHU Ibn Sina, Rabat, Maroc
Conclusion
Tracheal adenoid cystic carcinoma is a rare tumor that requires careful diagnosis and management, primarily through surgery and sometimes radiation therapy.
Supporting Evidence
- All patients presented with dyspnea as the main symptom.
- Radiological examinations showed various tumor characteristics.
- Surgical resection was performed on all patients without any reported deaths.
Takeaway
This study looked at four patients with a rare type of throat cancer. They all had surgery, and some needed extra treatment to help them get better.
Methodology
A retrospective study analyzing four patients operated on between 1997 and 2009, with data collected on demographics, clinical signs, and treatment outcomes.
Limitations
The study is limited by its small sample size and retrospective design.
Participant Demographics
Two women and two men, with an average age of 35.8 years.
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