Primary Tracheal Neurilemoma (A Case Report)

Abstract

Primary tracheal neurilemoma is a very rare neoplasm. Only 17 cases were reported in the literature during 1950-1985. We report a case in a 15-year-old Korean boy who presented with persistent productive cough and dyspnea. An endobronchial lobulated mass was demonstrated in the left main bronchus. He was treated successfully by left bronchial resection and carinal reconstruction. The tumor was diagnosed as primary tracheal neurilemoma. This is the second case of primary tracheal neurilemoma diagnosed in Korea.